Let him cook: How Weber Blackstone CEO Roger Dahle went from upstart to the biggest name in grilling
Roger Dahle, the CEO of Weber Blackstone, has gone from being the founder of a small griddle company to the head of the biggest name in grilling. Dahle's company, Blackstone, was founded in 2008 and gained popularity during the pandemic, allowing him to buy Weber, a legacy company that had fallen on hard times. Dahle is now working to integrate the two companies and create a new culture, while also navigating the challenges of manufacturing and importing products in a time of high tariffs and energy prices.
- ▪Roger Dahle is the CEO of Weber Blackstone, a company formed after Blackstone bought Weber.
- ▪Blackstone was founded in 2008 and gained popularity during the pandemic with its griddles and smashburgers.
- ▪Dahle is working to integrate Blackstone and Weber, and create a new culture for the combined company.
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