Financial Leadership Changes Announced for Ali Group North America and Welbilt
VERNON HILLS, Ill. (August 18, 2025) – Ali Group North America and Welbilt, both Ali Group companies and recognized leaders in global foodservice equipment solutions, are pleased to announce two key leadership changes, both effective September 1, 2025.
Giuseppe Scavello has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Finance Operations for Ali Group North America. In his new role, Scavello will continue to oversee the financial and reporting processes, providing guidance and support to all the Ali Group North America companies. He joined the Ali Group in 2015 and has held several key roles in the Group’s finance organization and transitioned to Ali Group North America in 2022. He will continue to report directly to Brad Willis, Chief Financial Officer for the Ali Group.
Justin Mooney has been promoted to the position of Chief Financial Officer of Scotsman Group LLC. He joined Ali Group North America as Corporate Controller in 2016 and has held various positions within the Group, most recently Senior Director Finance Operations for Ali Group North America. Mooney will report directly to Nate Jackson, President of Scotsman.
Filippo Berti, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Welbilt, said, “We are pleased to announce Giuseppe and Justin’s new positions. Both have proven themselves to be outstanding leaders in their area, and we wish them continued success.”
About Welbilt, Inc.
Welbilt, Inc., an Ali Group company, provides the world’s top chefs, premier chain operators and growing independents with industry-leading equipment and solutions. Our innovative products and solutions are powered by our deep knowledge, operator insights and culinary expertise. Our portfolio of award-winning product brands includes Adamatic®, Aladdin Temp-Rite®, Amana® Commercial, American Dish Service™, Belshaw®, Beverage-Air®, BGI®, Bi-Line®, Burlodge™, Carpigiani®, Champion®, Cleveland®, CMA Dishmachines™, Convotherm®, Dean®, Delfield®, Edlund®, Egro®, Electro Freeze®, Eloma®, Frymaster®, Garland®, Harford™, Ice-O-Matic®, Inducs®, Kold-Draft®, Kolpak®, Lincoln®, McCann’s™, Menumaster® Commercial, Merco®, Merrychef®, Metro®, Moffat®, Montague®, Moyer Diebel®, Multiplex®, Rancilio®, Rancilio Specialty™, RDI®, Scotsman®, SerVend™, SunFire®, Turbofan®, U.S. Range™, Victory®, V-Air™ and XpressChef®. Welbilt is also supported by a portfolio of service brands that enhance and maintain kitchen operations. FitKitchen® provides integrated kitchen systems, while KitchenCare® delivers aftermarket service solutions for commercial foodservice operations. KitchenConnect® offers a cloud-based open platform for connected kitchen solutions, ensuring seamless integration and efficiency. For the marine industry, Welbilt Marine specializes in advanced kitchen and galley solutions, while GalleyCare™ provides dedicated aftermarket service specifically for Welbilt Marine’s cruise line solutions. Headquartered in the Tampa Bay region of Florida and operating manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, we sell through a network of distributors, dealers, buying groups, and manufacturers’ representatives.
Media Contact:
Ryan Blackman
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
ryan.blackman@welbilt.com
847-215-5090
Giuseppe Scavello has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Finance Operations for Ali Group North America. In his new role, Scavello will continue to oversee the financial and reporting processes, providing guidance and support to all the Ali Group North America companies. He joined the Ali Group in 2015 and has held several key roles in the Group’s finance organization and transitioned to Ali Group North America in 2022. He will continue to report directly to Brad Willis, Chief Financial Officer for the Ali Group.
Justin Mooney has been promoted to the position of Chief Financial Officer of Scotsman Group LLC. He joined Ali Group North America as Corporate Controller in 2016 and has held various positions within the Group, most recently Senior Director Finance Operations for Ali Group North America. Mooney will report directly to Nate Jackson, President of Scotsman.
Filippo Berti, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Welbilt, said, “We are pleased to announce Giuseppe and Justin’s new positions. Both have proven themselves to be outstanding leaders in their area, and we wish them continued success.”
About Welbilt, Inc.
Welbilt, Inc., an Ali Group company, provides the world’s top chefs, premier chain operators and growing independents with industry-leading equipment and solutions. Our innovative products and solutions are powered by our deep knowledge, operator insights and culinary expertise. Our portfolio of award-winning product brands includes Adamatic®, Aladdin Temp-Rite®, Amana® Commercial, American Dish Service™, Belshaw®, Beverage-Air®, BGI®, Bi-Line®, Burlodge™, Carpigiani®, Champion®, Cleveland®, CMA Dishmachines™, Convotherm®, Dean®, Delfield®, Edlund®, Egro®, Electro Freeze®, Eloma®, Frymaster®, Garland®, Harford™, Ice-O-Matic®, Inducs®, Kold-Draft®, Kolpak®, Lincoln®, McCann’s™, Menumaster® Commercial, Merco®, Merrychef®, Metro®, Moffat®, Montague®, Moyer Diebel®, Multiplex®, Rancilio®, Rancilio Specialty™, RDI®, Scotsman®, SerVend™, SunFire®, Turbofan®, U.S. Range™, Victory®, V-Air™ and XpressChef®. Welbilt is also supported by a portfolio of service brands that enhance and maintain kitchen operations. FitKitchen® provides integrated kitchen systems, while KitchenCare® delivers aftermarket service solutions for commercial foodservice operations. KitchenConnect® offers a cloud-based open platform for connected kitchen solutions, ensuring seamless integration and efficiency. For the marine industry, Welbilt Marine specializes in advanced kitchen and galley solutions, while GalleyCare™ provides dedicated aftermarket service specifically for Welbilt Marine’s cruise line solutions. Headquartered in the Tampa Bay region of Florida and operating manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, we sell through a network of distributors, dealers, buying groups, and manufacturers’ representatives.
Media Contact:
Ryan Blackman
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
ryan.blackman@welbilt.com
847-215-5090