Kraft Heinz Names Steve Cahillane CEO as It Prepares for Split

The leadership change comes as the U.S. food maker prepares to split into two publicly traded companies in 2026.Steve Cahillane speaks at the Robin Hood Veterans Summit in New York City, on May 7, 2012. Craig Barritt/Getty Images12/16/2025|Updated: 12/16/2025The Kraft Heinz Company on Dec. 16 named former Kellanova chief executive Steve Cahillane as its next CEO.The leadership change comes as the multinational packaged-food maker moves toward a planned breakup in the second half of 2026, aimed at reviving growth and simplifying its business.Evgenia FilimianovaAuthorEvgenia Filimianova is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in foreign policy, economy, and UK politics.Author’s Selected Articles