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Decoder · June 29, 2026 · 1h 11m

He changed outdoor cooking forever — then took over Weber

Roger Dahle

Roger Dahle, CEO of Weber Blackstone, returns to Decoder five years after his first appearance as CEO of Blackstone. This episode explores the 2024 merger of Blackstone and Weber, two giants of outdoor cooking, and Dahle's role in integrating the companies. The conversation covers the operational, cultural, and strategic challenges of uniting a viral TikTok brand with a legacy grill institution. It's a full-circle moment for the show's annual grill series, tracing the evolution of the category and its leadership.

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Highlights

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The Weber-Blackstone Merger
Roger Dahle discusses the combination of Blackstone and Weber, two of the largest names in outdoor cooking.
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Full Circle Return to Decoder
Five years after his first Decoder appearance as Blackstone CEO, Dahle returns as head of the merged company.
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Managing the Weber-Blackstone Integration
Dahle shares insights into the operational and cultural integration of Weber and Blackstone after their merger.
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