George Koether

George Koether is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in executive roles across various industries. Currently serving as Group President for Middleby Asia at The Middleby Corporation, which generates $2.0 billion in annual revenue, Koether has also been an active member of the Executive Forum since May 2016, fostering connections among top executives. Previous leadership positions include President at Kitchen Brains, where Koether integrated two companies to enhance process control solutions, and President of FAST, Inc., where a significant business turnaround was achieved under leadership. Koether's career began as Founder of FAST International, Inc., an import distribution company that experienced substantial growth. Educational credentials include studies at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, Stanford University Graduate School of Business, and a BBA from Oglethorpe University.