Carlos Abrams-Rivera is slated to become the Chief Executive Officer of the Kraft Heinz Co. starting from January 1, 2024. In this role, he will succeed Miguel Patricio, who has been serving as the CEO since 2019. Come January, Miguel Patricio will be transitioning to the role of Non-Executive Chair of the board, marking a significant shift in leadership within the company.
Mr. Abrams-Rivera will maintain his position as president of the North America Zone until the start of the upcoming year. Additionally, he will assume the expanded duties of being the president of the entire company.
“Carlos is the best person to lead the next phase of the company’s transformation,” Mr. Patricio said. “His strategic and innovative mindset is ideal to continue to propel Kraft Heinz forward on our path to greatness.
“Since joining Kraft Heinz in 2020, he has consistently delivered strong results in the North American retail and Away From Home businesses. Carlos’ experience in both developed and emerging markets complements our ambition for growth.”
Jack Pope, lead director of the Kraft Heinz board of directors, added, “The transition from Miguel to Carlos reflects the board’s thoughtful succession planning, and we are confident that the company will continue to accelerate growth with Carlos assuming the role of CEO. He is an experienced leader with a long tenure in the food and beverage industry who has shown consistency and excellence in execution.”
