Hatco Will Appoint New Sales Leadership in 2026
Hatco announced that Mark Pumphret will retire as vice president of national sales at the end of 2026.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in People
Hatco is set to reorganize its sales leadership team at the end of 2026 as vice president of national sales Mark Pumphret retires. The transition will see promotions for Joe Flaherty and Stuart Sharp within the company.
Why it matters
The leadership change reshapes the oversight of both global and national sales strategies at the foodservice equipment manufacturer. This transition prepares the company for a future led by executives with significant industry expertise.
Mark Pumphret concludes a 15-year tenure at Hatco, contributing to his 30 years of total foodservice industry experience. His successor, Stuart Sharp, brings over 25 years of industry expertise to the role of director of national sales.
The players
Mark Pumphret
He is the outgoing vice president of national sales at Hatco who is preparing for his upcoming retirement.
Joe Flaherty
He is the current director of international sales at Hatco who will be promoted to vice president of global sales.
Stuart Sharp
He is the national sales manager at Hatco who will be promoted to director of national sales.
Hatco
This organization is a manufacturer of foodservice equipment.
The details
Joe Flaherty will be promoted to vice president of global sales to lead international sales strategy, while Stuart Sharp will transition to director of national sales. Sharp will be tasked with managing the dealer and consultant sales managers for the company.
Timeline
Stuart Sharp joined the Hatco team in 2022.
Joe Flaherty joined the Hatco team in 2025.
Leadership transitions will take effect at the end of 2026.
Market Landscape
The leadership changes reflect a broader trend in the foodservice supply sector toward internal promotion and succession planning. This shift ensures continuity in global and national market strategies amid increasing competition.
The management transition is expected to streamline sales operations for the dealers and consultants who work directly with Hatco. Customers can anticipate maintained service levels as the incoming leadership takes on their expanded responsibilities.
The takeaway
Proactive succession planning allows companies to maintain stability during significant leadership departures. Implementing long-term organizational transitions helps firms retain industry-specific knowledge while promoting internal talent.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Foodservice Equipment & Supplies.
