On December 16, local time, Kraft Heinz announced that it has appointed Steve Cahillane as the company's CEO. The appointment will take effect from January 1, 2026. Kraft Heinz said that after the company plans to split into two separate listed companies, Cahillane will also join the company's board of directors and serve as CEO of Global Taste Elevation. Meanwhile, current CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera will step down from office on January 1, 2026 and serve as the company's advisor until March 6, 2026 to ensure a smooth handover of leadership responsibilities.

On December 16, local time, Kraft Heinz announced that it has appointed Steve Cahillane as the company's CEO. The appointment will take effect from January 1, 2026. Kraft Heinz said that after the company plans to split into two separate listed companies, Cahillane will also join the company's board of directors and serve as CEO of Global Taste Elevation. Meanwhile, current CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera will step down from office on January 1, 2026 and serve as the company's advisor until March 6, 2026 to ensure a smooth handover of leadership responsibilities.