Rashida La Lande will join Kraft Heinz as its new Global General
Counsel and Corporate Secretary in mid-January 2018. In this role, she
will lead the Company’s Legal function, including corporate governance
and securities, transactions, regulatory, intellectual property,
litigation, and labor and employment.
Currently a Partner at the law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
LLP in New York City, La Lande brings expertise that includes mergers
and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, private equity deals, and joint
ventures. She has 18 years of experience representing companies and
private equity sponsors in the consumer products, retail, financial
services, and technology industries. Ms. La Lande received her Juris
Doctor from Columbia Law School and her Bachelor of Arts from Harvard
College.
Ms. La Lande will replace Jim Savina, who has decided to leave the
Company to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Savina played a key role in
the 2015 integration of Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Company,
holding various Legal leadership positions during his five-year tenure.
ABOUT THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY
The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) is the fifth-largest food and
beverage company in the world. A globally trusted producer of delicious
foods, The Kraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste and
nutrition for all eating occasions whether at home, in restaurants or on
the go. The Company’s iconic brands include Kraft, Heinz, ABC,
Capri Sun, Classico, Jell-O, Kool-Aid, Lunchables,
Maxwell House, Ore-Ida, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia,
Planters, Plasmon, Quero, Smart Ones and Velveeta.
The Kraft Heinz Company is dedicated to the sustainable health of our
people, our planet and our Company. For more information, visit www.kraftheinzcompany.com.
The Kraft Heinz Company
Michael Mullen
SVP of Corporate & Government Affairs
Michael.Mullen@kraftheinz.com