TurboChef and CookTek Announce the Promotion of Sofia Delgado to Vice President of Marketing and Culinary
CARROLLTON, TX – February 9, 2026 – TurboChef Technologies, LLC and CookTek brands are proud to announce the promotion of Sofia Delgado to Vice President of Marketing and Culinary. In this expanded role, Delgado will continue to lead the strategic direction of both brands’ marketing and culinary initiatives, further strengthening alignment between innovation, brand management, and business impact in foodservice.
Delgado has been with TurboChef for three years, during which she has consistently demonstrated strong strategic vision, cross-functional leadership, and a deep commitment to the company’s core values. Her ability to connect marketing and culinary strategy to measurable business outcomes has played a key role in driving brand growth and customer engagement across global markets.
In her new role, Delgado will oversee integrated marketing and culinary strategy for TurboChef and CookTek, ensuring cohesive brand positioning, product launches, and customer-focused innovation, for both the domestic and international business.
“I am incredibly excited and proud to promote Sofia to Vice President of Marketing and Culinary,” said Leslie Banados, SVP Global Sales and Marketing, TurboChef and CookTek. “Sofia brings a rare combination of strategic thinking, creativity, and authenticity to everything she does. She consistently aligns our core values with marketing and culinary initiatives in ways that truly impact the business, and her leadership has elevated both our brands and our teams.”
Delgado’s promotion reflects TurboChef and CookTek’s continued investment in leadership development and commitment to driving growth through innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven strategy.
About TurboChef
Headquartered in Carrollton, Texas, TurboChef Technologies, Inc. is a leading innovator in high-speed commercial cooking solutions, providing rapid cook and easy-to-use ovens for restaurants, convenience stores, and foodservice operations worldwide. With a focus on simplifying life through innovation, TurboChef continues to set new standards in the culinary industry by providing chef-quality cooking solutions. For more information, visit www.turbochef.com
TurboChef Media Contact:
Leslie Banados, SVP Global Sales & Marketing
Leslie.banados@turbochef.com
770.310.0566
