Kick off 2026 with a competitive edge at PACK EXPO East. Register now!
Get a jump on your 2026 goals at PACK EXPO East. Put projects in motion, accelerate timelines and solve challenges—all in one trip to Philadelphia.

Middleby Corporation announces key promotions

Three Food Processing Group members to assume new roles.

Middleby Corporation logo
Middleby Corporation logo

Jean Luc Dreano has been named vice president of integration for the Middleby Food Processing Group, where he will lead the division’s sales integration strategy, business processes and project management. Prior to accepting his new position, Dreano served as president of Armor Inox for six years, managing the integration of the company within the Middleby group.

Olivier Marquet will succeed Dreano as president of Armor Inox. Marquet previously held the position of general manager at Armor Inox, which offers a line of continuous, automated thermal processing applications of protein, vegetables, and ready-meal cooking and chilling systems, including sous vide preparation.

Carolynn Coiner has been promoted to the position of Middleby Food Processing marketing manager for the protein division. For the past 10 years, Coiner has held global marketing and trade show management roles with the organization. She is succeeding Keith Shackelford, who will serve in an advisory role following his retirement.

Middleby Food Processing provides a portfolio of brands with complementary, industry-leading technologies for food production.

Annual Outlook Report: Workforce
Hiring remains a major challenge in packaging, with 78% struggling to fill unskilled roles and 84% lacking experienced workers. As automation grows, companies must rethink hiring and training. Download the full report for key insights.
Download Now
Annual Outlook Report: Workforce
Get a jump on your 2026 packaging & processing goals at PACK EXPO East.
Be the first to find what’s next in packaging & processing at PACK EXPO East. See new solutions from 500 exhibitors, uncover creative ideas for 40+ verticals and gain inspiration from free sessions on industry trends—all in one trip to Philadelphia.
REGISTER NOW & SAVE
Get a jump on your 2026 packaging & processing goals at PACK EXPO East.