The Kraft Heinz Company announced that the Company?s Board of Directors has appointed Carlos Abrams-Rivera as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024. Until then, Abrams-Rivera will continue in his role as President of the North America Zone with the added responsibilities of becoming President of Kraft Heinz, effective immediately. Abrams-Rivera will take over as CEO from Miguel Patricio, who has served as the Company?s CEO since 2019 and Chair of the Board since 2022.

Patricio will transition to the role of Non-Executive Chair of the Board on January 1, 2024. In his role as EVP and President of the North America Zone, Abrams-Rivera has successfully overseen the Company?s U.S. and Canadian operations.