Chicago-based JBT Corp. has promoted Kristina Paschall to the company’s executive leadership team as EVP, chief information and digital officer, effective immediately.
Along with her responsibilities leading JBT’s global IT organization, Paschall will drive technology-enabled business growth and the expansion of JBT’s IoT (iOPS) product capabilities to deliver measurable customer value. Additional emphasis will be on the continued development of the digital experience by offering options in the way the company interacts with its customers throughout the relationship.
Paschall will maintain leadership of the core information technology team that focuses on delivery of JBT’s enterprise application strategy, serving its 6,000-plus employees worldwide and upholding best-in-class enterprise IT security.
“As JBT continues to grow, technology remains a critical aspect of our strategy,” said Brian Deck, interim president and CEO. “With the elevation of Kristina to our executive team, we have strengthened our leadership within this critical function to further emphasize our development of comprehensive digital solutions for our customers.”
Paschall has served as VP and chief information officer of JBT Corp. since September 2017. Prior to joining JBT Corp., she was the CIO of Ferrara Candy Co. from 2013-2017. Before joining Ferrara, she held progressive senior IT leadership roles at Ingredion and GATX, having spent the previous part of her career in management roles at consulting organizations.
Paschall holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and her bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Illinois. She also serves as volunteer treasurer of the board of directors of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois.
JBT Corp. is a global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry with focus on proteins, liquid foods and automated system solutions.
