Harald Suchanka, CEO Handtmann Filling & Portioning Systems (F&P), is announcing the retirement of Tom Kittle, effective March 31, 2023, and the appointment of Patrick McGady as president of Handtmann Inc. as of April 1, 2023.
“Under the leadership of Tom Kittle, Handtmann [Inc.] has grown to become an integral part of our global success over the past 14.5 years [...] while its role as a key player in the food processing industry of North America was further strengthened. I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Tom for his outstanding achievements and best wishes for a well-deserved retirement,” comments Suchanka. “Patrick has been working closely with Tom to build on our Handtmann performance culture that is so important to the success of our customers. He possesses deep market knowledge, respected senior management skills, and a clear strategic vision for the continued growth and success of Handtmann [...] Inc.”