Kraft Heinz Appoints Steve Cahillane as CEO to Lead Major Corporate Split

The Kraft Heinz Company has named Steve Cahillane, the former CEO of Kellanova, as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. This high-profile appointment coincides with the company’s transformative plan to split into two independent, publicly traded entities: Global Taste Elevation Co. (which Cahillane will lead) and North American Grocery Co. Cahillane succeeds Carlos Abrams-Rivera, who will step down on January 1 but remain as an advisor until March 2026. This leadership overhaul also sees John T. Cahill becoming the Chair of the Board, while outgoing chair Miguel Patricio remains a board member.