Kraft Heinz (KHC) announced that it has named Steve Cahillane as CEO of the company, effective January 1, 2026. He will also join the company’s board of directors and serve as CEO of Global Taste Elevation Co. following Kraft Heinz’s planned separation into two independent, publicly traded companies. Carlos Abrams-Rivera will step down January 1 and serve as an advisor to the company until March 6, 2026, to ensure a leadership transition. Cahillane brings a wealth of industry experience to Kraft Heinz, having most recently served as chairman, president and CEO of Kellanova. As part of the leadership transition, John Cahill, vice chair of Kraft Heinz’s board, who previously served as CEO of Kraft prior to the combination with Heinz, will become board chair.
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