Fragnito joined Kraft in 2000 and most recently was VP of Marketing for Meal Combinations, including Lunchables. Joe Fragnito is promoted to President of the U.S. Luz joined Heinz in June 2013 and was rapidly promoted to serve as Zone President of Heinz North America. This includes the entire Kraft and Heinz U.S. Ketchup, Condiments, Sauces, Dressings and Frozen business. commercial business:Įduardo Luz is appointed President of the U.S. Most recently, Chris was EVP, Growth and President, International.Īs part of Bernardo Hees’ extended leadership team, the following will report to Mr. Chris will assist with the integration in Canada, and support the roll-out of Kraft brands outside North America. Chris Kempczinski will remain with the Company until September to assist the Kraft Canadian and Overseas Business transition. The President of Canada will be announced in August. Given the size of the combined business, Canada will now become a stand-alone Zone reporting directly to Bernardo Hees. Zoghbi joined Kraft in 2007 as Vice President and Area Director of Australia and New Zealand.
Zoghbi has been COO at Kraft since February 2015. business comprised of five commercial business units. Zoghbi will lead the Company’s more than $19 billion U.S. George Zoghbi is appointed Chief Operating Officer of U.S. Werneck joined Heinz in July of 2013 and led Heinz’s talent development and the Integrated Management System, which includes the Management by Objectives (MBO) Program. Melissa Werneck is appointed SVP Global Human Resources, Performance and IT. Savina will lead the Company’s legal function, including corporate governance & securities, transactions, regulatory, intellectual property, litigation and labor & employment. Savina joined Kraft in 2013, serving in legal leadership positions and as Chief Compliance Officer.
Jim Savina is promoted to SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Sa served as Zone President for AB InBev’s Latin America South business from 2012 to 2014. Sa joined Heinz in June 2014 as Zone President of Heinz Latin America. Romaneiro joined Heinz in 2013 as SVP Global Finance.įrancisco Sa is appointed Zone President of Latin America. Romaneiro has been Zone President of Heinz Asia Pacific since June 2014. Marcos Romaneiro is appointed Zone President of Asia Pacific. Pelleissone joined Heinz in July 2013 as Head of Operations. Pelleissone will have direct accountability for the Company’s supply chain, quality, procurement and operations functions in North America and globally. Mullen joined Heinz in 1998.Įduardo Pelleissone is appointed EVP of Global Operations. He will also have responsibility for the Company Foundation, real estate and facilities. He will be responsible for leading internal and external communications, CSR and government affairs. Michael Mullen is appointed SVP of Corporate and Government Affairs. Mammadov joined Heinz in 2006 as Marketing Director for Heinz Russia and has been President of RIMEA since 2013. Hill joined Heinz in 2010 as Chief Marketing Officer for Heinz UK.Įmin Mammadov is appointed Zone President of Russia, India and Middle East, Turkey & Africa. Hill was President of Heinz UK & Ireland. Hill has been Zone President of Heinz Europe since June 2013. Matt Hill is appointed Zone President of Europe. He is responsible for all the finance functions and the investor relations area.
Basilio joined Heinz in June 2013 as Chief Financial Officer. Paulo Basilio is appointed EVP and Chief Financial Officer. “I am thrilled that this world-class group of executives will join me to further strengthen our iconic brands with our industry-leading go-to-market strategies, innovation pipeline, and global infrastructure.”Įffective upon the close of the merger transaction, The Kraft Heinz Company senior leadership team is: “Our new leadership team represents the best of the best in business with proven track records for delivering results,” said Bernardo Hees, future CEO of the proposed Kraft Heinz Company. “I am thrilled that this world-class group of executives will join me to further strengthen our iconic brands with our industry-leading go-to-market strategies, innovation pipeline, and global infrastructure.” Barton joined Kraft in 2011 and most recently was VP of Marketing for Coffee. In terms of innovation for the company, Nina Barton will be promoted to SVP of Marketing Innovation, Research and Development. The announcement of The Kraft Heinz Company’s senior leadership team marks another major milestone in the soon-to-be-completed merger.