Leadership Transition Precedes Major Split at Kraft Heinz

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Kraft Heinz is embarking on its most significant corporate overhaul since the 2015 merger that created it, beginning with a change at the top. The appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, Steve Cahillane, effective January 1, 2026, is the first step in steering the company through a planned separation into two publicly traded entities. The strategic move aims to address a persistent valuation discount that has plagued the combined business.