Following the successful completion of the acquisition of Heinz by
Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital on June 7, Heinz today announced the
Company’s new senior leadership team.
“Today’s leadership announcement further builds on Heinz’s strong
foundation for future growth,” said Bernardo Hees, Heinz CEO. “Notably,
this announcement demonstrates the power and potential of meritocracy at
work here at Heinz. As shown through today’s various internal promotions
and appointments, the Company is focused on rewarding and promoting the
best and brightest talent in the organization to lead Heinz moving
forward. I am thrilled that this world-class group of executives will
join me in taking Heinz to new heights while elevating our iconic global
brands, offering superior customer service and ensuring that we continue
to work collaboratively and efficiently across our global businesses.”
Effective immediately, the Heinz senior leadership team is:
Paulo Basilio, (as announced on June 7), is appointed Chief
Financial Officer. Paulo is a partner at 3G Capital and previously
served as CEO of America Latina Logistica (ALL) from 2010 to September
2012, after having served as ALL’s COO, CFO, Commercial Officer and
Analyst.
Kristen Clark is appointed SVP and Chief People Officer. In this
role, Kristen will direct the worldwide Human Resources function. Most
recently, Kristen served as President of Heinz Canada. Previously
Kristen was Chief Strategy Officer at World Headquarters. Formerly,
Kristen served as the Group Vice President of Meals and Snacks for Heinz
North America. Prior to joining Heinz, Kristen worked at Procter &
Gamble and Johnson & Johnson in marketing and sales. Kristen joined
Heinz in 2000. Kristen will report temporarily to Bernardo Hees until
the open position of EVP of HR, IT and Performance is named.
Brendan Foley is appointed Zone President of Heinz North America.
Brendan was most recently President of U.S. Consumer Products. While at
Heinz, Brendan has held various positions including Marketing Director
of Global Ketchup & Sauces, President of U.S. Foodservice and Group Vice
President of Marketing for Frozen Meals and Snacks for U.S. Consumer
Products. Prior to joining Heinz, Brendan worked at General Mills in
marketing for four years, and before that, he spent eight years in
advertising. Brendan joined Heinz in 1998.
Matt Hill is appointed Zone President of Heinz Europe. For the
past year, Matt was President of Heinz UK & Ireland. Matt joined Heinz
as Chief Marketing Officer for the UK & Ireland business after spending
17 years at Unilever in a variety of UK, European and Global marketing
roles. In 2011, Matt was promoted to Chief Commercial Officer of the UK
& Ireland with responsibility for day-to-day business operations. Matt
joined Heinz in 2010.
Andy Keatings, Chief Quality Officer, joins the senior leadership
team. As the Chief Quality Officer, Andy is responsible for maintaining
the highest standards of food safety and quality in all of Heinz’s
products globally. He is also responsible for global risk assessment and
management, ensuring consistent product performance globally and driving
continuous improvement. Andy joined Heinz in 1994. Andy will have a
dotted-line reporting relationship to the Chairman of the Board of
Directors.
Emin Mammadov is appointed Zone President of Heinz Russia,
Turkey, and Middle East & Africa. Emin most recently served as
President, Heinz Africa & Middle East, where he focused on accelerating
Heinz’s growth in the Emerging Markets. Emin joined Heinz as Marketing
Director for Heinz Russia and has since held the roles of Commercial
Director, Heinz Russia, followed by an assignment in China as Managing
Director, Heinz Foodstar & Heinz Sauces. Prior to joining Heinz, Emin
spent more than eight years at Procter & Gamble mostly in Turkey and
other emerging markets. Emin joined Heinz in 2006.
Michael Mullen will continue as SVP of Corporate & Government
Affairs. Michael is responsible for all global internal and external
communications, government affairs and corporate reputation management.
Michael will continue to serve as the Company’s chief media spokesperson
and will have responsibility for the H.J. Heinz Company Foundation.
Michael joined Heinz in 1998.
Eduardo Pelleissone joins Heinz as EVP of Operations following 14
years with America Latina Logistica (ALL), where he most recently served
as Chief Executive Officer. Previously he held the roles of
COO, Managing Director and General Manager of Agricultural Products.
Before joining ALL, Mr. Pelleissone held several positions at Glencore
Importadora e Exportadora SA. Eduardo will have responsibility for
supply chain, procurement and operations.
Fernando Pocaterra is appointed Zone President of Heinz Latin
America. Since 2005, Fernando has been Area Director of Heinz Latin
America. Previously, Fernando was President of Heinz Venezuela and Chief
Operating Officer of Heinz Italy. Prior to joining Heinz, Fernando
worked for four years in the Marketing Department at Procter & Gamble in
Venezuela. Fernando is a 32-year Heinz veteran.
Hein Schumacher is appointed Zone President of Heinz Asia
Pacific. Hein has been President of Heinz China since 2011. Previously,
he held positions including VP of Finance for Heinz Europe, Chief
Strategy Officer for Heinz WHQ, VP of Business Process Improvement for
Keystone and CFO of Heinz Continental Europe. Before Heinz, Hein worked
across various countries for both Royal Ahold and Unilever. Hein joined
Heinz in 2003.
Dan Shaw is appointed General Counsel. Dan has been Deputy
General Counsel since 2009. Dan will be responsible for all legal
affairs globally including but not limited to mergers and acquisitions,
securities law, finance transactions, litigation, and general commercial
and regulatory matters. Dan is a 32-year Heinz veteran.
Successors for vacant Business Unit president roles will be named
shortly.
The Company also announced the departures of: Ted Bobby, Executive Vice
President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary; Dave Ciesinski, VP
of Transition; Steve Clark, Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer;
Ed McMenamin, Senior Vice President, Finance; David Moran, Executive
Vice President, President & CEO of Heinz North America & Global Infant
Nutrition; Meg Nollen, SVP of Strategy & Investor Relations; Bob
Ostryniec, Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer & Global
ERM; Chris Warmoth, Executive Vice President, Heinz Asia Pacific; Dave
Woodward, Executive Vice President, President & CEO of Heinz Europe;
Roel van Neerbos, President, Heinz Continental Europe; and Diane Owen,
SVP, Corporate Audit.
“I sincerely thank these superb executives for their leadership and
numerous contributions to Heinz’s growth and success, and I wish them
well in the future,” said Bernardo Hees.
About Heinz
H.J. Heinz Company, offering “Good Food Every Day”™ is one of the
world’s leading marketers and producers of healthy, convenient and
affordable foods specializing in ketchup, sauces, meals, soups, snacks
and infant nutrition. Heinz provides superior quality, taste and
nutrition for all eating occasions whether in the home, restaurants, the
office or “on-the-go.” Heinz is a global family of leading branded
products, including Heinz® Ketchup, sauces, soups, beans,
pasta and infant foods (representing over one third of Heinz’s total
sales), Ore-Ida® potato products, Weight Watchers®
Smart Ones® entrées, T.G.I. Friday’s® snacks, and
Plasmon infant nutrition. Heinz is famous for its iconic brands on six
continents, showcased by Heinz® Ketchup, The World’s Favorite
Ketchup®.
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spending, dividend policy, and planned credit rating, as well as
anticipated reductions in spending. These forward-looking statements
reflect management’s view of future events and financial performance.
These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and
other important factors, many of which may be beyond Heinz’s control,
and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed
or implied in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause
actual results to differ from such statements include factors described
in “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Relevant to Forward-Looking
Information” in Heinz’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended April 29, 2012 and reports on Forms 10-Q thereafter. The
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H.J. Heinz Company
Michael Mullen, 412-456-5751
Michael.mullen@us.hjheinz.com