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Timothy J. Fitz Gerald received $8.2M in total compensation as Chief Executive Officer of MIDDLEBY Corp in FY2025. The largest component was $7.2M in stock awards. That’s up 9% from FY2024. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2025, Timothy J. Fitz Gerald, Chief Executive Officer of MIDDLEBY Corp (MIDD), received total compensation of $8.2 million.
Timothy J. Fitz Gerald's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $975K, stock awards valued at $7.2 million, and other compensation of $12K.
Compared to fiscal year 2024, Timothy J. Fitz Gerald's total compensation increased 9% from $7.5 million to $8.2 million.
MIDDLEBY Corp's top 5 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $20.2 million in fiscal year 2025.
The named executive officers disclosed in MIDDLEBY Corp's 2025 proxy statement are:Timothy J. Fitz Gerald (Chief Executive Officer) with total compensation of $8.2 million, Steven P. Spittle (Chief Commercial Officer) with total compensation of $3.6 million, James K. Pool III (Chief Technology and Operations Officer) with total compensation of $3.6 million, Bryan E. Mittelman (Chief Financial Officer) with total compensation of $2.7 million, and Matthew R. Fuchsen (Chief Development Officer) with total compensation of $2.1 million.
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Executive Record
Timothy J. Fitz Gerald
Chief Executive Officer
Reported Pay
$8.2MSummary compensation table total · FY2025
Findings
Reviewing FY2025 compensation of $8.2M against +10% shareholder return and the latest filing-backed pay disclosures.
Reported pay changed +9%; spread versus stock performance is pending computation.
Evidence is sourced from the latest executive compensation filing and return series for MIDD.
Team view
5 executives
Chief Executive Officer
Total PayFY2025
$8.2M
Chief Commercial Officer
Total PayFY2025
$3.6M
Chief Technology and Operations Officer
Total PayFY2025
$3.6M
Chief Financial Officer
Total PayFY2025
$2.7M
Chief Development Officer
Total PayFY2025
$2.1M
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01FY2025 total compensation breakdown
$8.2M total compensation
Timothy J. Fitz Gerald earned $8.2M in FY2025— here's how that breaks down.
$7.2M
88% of total
$975.0K
12% of total
$12.2K
0% of total
Activity timeline · FY2025
Recent events from filings
Apr 8, 2026
Timothy J. FitzGerald Equity award
Apr 8, 2026
Bryan E. Mittelman Equity award
Apr 8, 2026
James K. Pool III Equity award
Apr 8, 2026
Steven P. Spittle Equity award
Apr 8, 2026
Matthew R. Fuchsen Equity award
May 13, 2025
Timothy J. FitzGerald Equity award (29,086 target units, 10,181 threshold, Grant FV $5,040,313)
May 13, 2025
Timothy J. FitzGerald stock (Grant FV $2,180,291)
May 13, 2025
Bryan E. Mittelman Equity award (8,703 target units, 3,047 threshold, Grant FV $1,508,143)
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02Pay changes vs. stock performance
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Historical compensation data from latest proxy filing
| Year | Executive | Salary | Bonus & Incentive | Stock Awards | Option Awards | Other Adj. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.98M | $0.00M | $7.22M | $0.00M | $0.01M | $8.21M | |
| 2024 | $0.98M | $0.19M | $6.34M | $0.00M | $0.02M | $7.53M | |
| 2023 | $0.98M | $1.30M | $6.14M | $0.00M | $0.02M | $8.43M | |
| 2022 | $0.98M | $1.94M | $6.47M | $0.00M | $0.02M | $9.40M | |
| 2021 | $0.98M | $1.74M | $6.68M | $0.00M | $0.02M | $9.41M |
Salary = base cash pay. Bonus & Incentive combines annual bonus and non-equity plans. Equity amounts are grant-date fair values. Other Adj. captures pension changes, perquisites, and any reconciliation items so the total matches the reported figure.
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MIDDLEBY Corp (MIDD) — Key Facts
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Apr 8, 2026
| CEO | Timothy J. Fitz Gerald, Chief Executive Officer |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2025 |
| Total compensation | $8.2M |
| Base salary | $975K |
| Stock awards | $7.2M |
| Other compensation | $12K |
| Year-over-year change | +9% |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2026-04-08 |
Timothy J. Fitz Gerald, the Chief Executive Officer of MIDDLEBY Corp, received total compensation of $8.2 million in fiscal year 2025. This includes base salary of $975,000 and stock awards valued at $7.2 million.
Timothy J. Fitz Gerald's base salary at MIDDLEBY Corp is $975,000 per year as of fiscal year 2025. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $8.2 million.
MIDDLEBY Corp's CEO, Timothy J. Fitz Gerald, earned $8.2 million in total compensation for fiscal year 2025. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($7.2 million) rather than base salary ($975,000).