 JBT Corporation NYSE: JBT announced today that Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Giacomini, will take a personal leave of absence for medical reasons, effective immediately. The JBT Board of Directors has appointed Brian Deck, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as Interim Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Deck will continue in his role as CFO. In addition, Alan Feldman, a member of the JBT Board, has been named Interim Non-Executive Chairman. Mr. Giacominis medical leave is unrelated to COVID-19. 