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Kraft Heinz KHCKraft Heinz said on December 15, 2025 its Board of Directors appointed Steve Cahillane as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective January 1, 2026. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Kellanov from October 2017 to December 2025.
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AI summaryKraft Heinz said on December 15, 2025 its Board of Directors appointed Steve Cahillane as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective January 1, 2026. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Kellanov from October 2017 to December 2025.
The company entered into an Offer Letter of Employment with Cahillane dated December 15, 2025, providing for an annual base salary of $1,400,000, a target annual bonus opportunity of 225% of base salary with a maximum bonus opportunity equal to 120% of the target bonus opportunity, and an annual equity award target of $9,000,000, subject to Board approval.
Kraft Heinz said it will grant Cahillane a special one-time equity award with a target value of $11,000,000 on or about January 30, 2026, subject to Board approval, comprised of 50% restricted stock units and 50% performance share units.
The company said Carlos Abrams-Rivera will step down as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026 and serve as a senior advisor until March 6, 2026. On the same date, Miguel Patricio will resign from employment and step down as Executive Chair but remain on the Board as a non-employee director, and John Cahill will become Chair of the Board.
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Steve Cahillane Appointed CEO and Director Effective January 1, 2026
Kraft Heinz said on December 15, 2025 its Board of Directors appointed Steve Cahillane as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective January 1, 2026. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Kellanov from October 2017 to December 2025.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Cahillane Compensation: Base Salary $1,400,000, Target Bonus 225%
The company entered into an Offer Letter of Employment with Cahillane dated December 15, 2025, providing for an annual base salary of $1,400,000, a target annual bonus opportunity of 225% of base salary with a maximum bonus opportunity equal to 120% of the target bonus opportunity, and an annual equity award target of $9,000,000, subject to Board approval.
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One-Time Sign-on Award Target Value $11,000,000
Kraft Heinz said it will grant Cahillane a special one-time equity award with a target value of $11,000,000 on or about January 30, 2026, subject to Board approval, comprised of 50% restricted stock units and 50% performance share units.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Abrams-Rivera Departure and Board Changes for Patricio and Cahill
The company said Carlos Abrams-Rivera will step down as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026 and serve as a senior advisor until March 6, 2026. On the same date, Miguel Patricio will resign from employment and step down as Executive Chair but remain on the Board as a non-employee director, and John Cahill will become Chair of the Board.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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