SHFM Welcomes Ed Mugnani to Board of Directors

Ed Mugnani Joins SHFM Board of Directors

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (January 4, 2024) – The Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management (SHFM) is pleased to announce the addition of Ed Mugnani, Chief Operations Officer of Krafted Kitchen Collection, to its Board of Directors. SHFM is the only association dedicated to Workplace Hospitality and Amenities in the Foodservice Industry, and Mugnani’s extensive experience in hospitality and foodservice operations makes him a valuable asset to the board.

courtesy of Ed Mugnany’s LinkedIn

Ed Mugnani’s Extensive Industry Experience

With over 25 years of experience spanning off-premise catering, retail operations, fast casual, fine dining, and workplace dining, Ed Mugnani has been a transformative leader in the hospitality sector. Currently, as COO of Krafted Kitchen Collection, a division of Compass Group USA, Mugnani oversees a dynamic new concept that integrates various dining models tailored to meet the evolving needs of clients and guests. The Krafted Kitchen Collection leverages Compass Group’s extensive network of catering kitchens and partnerships with restaurants and food trucks to deliver unique and scalable dining experiences.

A Vision for Evolving the Foodservice Industry

Mugnani advocates for a culture of entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial thinking within his team to drive business innovation. “My hospitality career has taught me that people come first, egos are checked at the door, and taking care of our clients, guests, and team by anticipating and fulfilling their needs is paramount to success,” says Mugnani. His leadership philosophy is rooted in fostering teamwork and shared camaraderie, believing that great ideas can come from anyone in the organization.

Educational Background and Contributions to the Industry

Ed Mugnani holds an A.S. in Hotel/Food & Beverage Management from Johnson & Wales University and a B.S. in Hospitality Management from Florida International University. He has served in numerous leadership roles, including Chairman of the Illinois Restaurant Education Foundation and Board Member of the Illinois Restaurant Association. Currently, he is also a member of the Society for Foodservice Management and serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council for the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism at Florida International University. Mugnani is passionate about nurturing the next generation of foodservice leaders and considers it a worthy investment of his time.

2023 – 2024 SHFM Board of Directors

Leadership Team

• President: Raquel Weiss Fusco, Vice President, Operations & Client Relations, elite | studio e
• President-Elect: Shayne Varnum, Director, Consultant Services & North Region, Hobart-Traulsen-Baxter
• Treasurer: Jenna Calhoun, Global Product Director, JLL
• Foundation Chair: Davin Wickstrom, Director Strategic Partnerships – North American, Vivreau Advance Water Systems
• Senior Supplier: Eric Cooley, Global Director of Sales – Workplace, PepsiCo Foodservice
• Immediate Past President: Sharon Eliatamby, Senior Project Manager, World Bank Group

Board Members

• Anna Bohbot: Global Food Program Manager, LinkedIn
• Gary Crompton: President, Business Dining, Aramark
• Katie DeSimone: Regional Sales Director, Compass Group
• Paul Fairhead: CEO/Managing Director, ISS Guckenheimer
• Joe Ganci: President, Corporate Services, North America, Sodexo
• Antonio Gray: Global Food and Enterprise Business Executive, Bank of America
• Kenneth Ivory: Vice President of Community Life and Chief Operating Officer, Clark Lindsey
• Ed Mugnani: Chief Operations Officer, Krafted Kitchen Collection
• Doug Rogers: Corporate Vice President, New York Life Insurance Company

Young Professional Board Advisor

• Brad Silverstein: Director of Dining Services, Restaurant Associates

Directors

• Mboone Umbima: Vice President, Brand Strategy, David Rio Coffee and Tea
• Justin Williams: SVP Amenities Strategy Lead, Corporate Properties Group, Wells Fargo
• Rob Yayac: PNW Food Program Manager, Google

About SHFM

The Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management is dedicated to empowering its members to create safe, productive, and engaging workplace environments. SHFM provides mentorship, fellowship, and access to industry-specific education, covering innovative shared services and concepts, while fostering powerful peer connections. For more information, please visit www.shfm-online.org.