Lucy Pilgrim is an in-house writer for Food & Beverage Outlook Magazine, where she is responsible for interviewing corporate executives and crafting original features for the...
- Deputy Head of Editorial
Share
The Kraft Heinz Company has launched a new global operating structure to streamline market growth, sharpen focus, and improve resource deployment across its portfolio of iconic food and beverage brands.
The Kraft Heinz Company (Kraft Heinz) has unveiled a new global operating structure designed to strengthen its international business, accelerate growth, and improve resource deployment across its portfolio of well-known brands.
Effective from July 1st2026, the company will operate across three geographic regions – North America, Europe and Pacific Developed Markets, and other emerging markets – as it seeks to sharpen its organizational focus and support long-term expansion.
The restructuring brings together Asia, West, and East Emerging Markets (WEEM) into a single Emerging Markets division. Marcel Regis has been appointed Regional President of Emerging Markets and will oversee the newly combined region.
Meanwhile, the European markets previously managed within WEEM will become part of Europe and Pacific Developed Markets, where Willem Brandt will continue in his role as Regional President. North America, encompassing both the US and Canada, will remain under the leadership of Nico Amaya.
STRENGTHENING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Alongside the regional changes, Kraft Heinz is bringing its procurement and supply chain operations together into a single global function.
Janelle Aydin will lead the combined division as Global Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer, with the move intended to strengthen oversight of the company’s end-to-end value chain while enhancing supply chain resilience.
“We are building momentum across many areas of the business, and this regional structure will help us meaningfully accelerate and scale our progress,” said Steve Cahillane, CEO of Kraft Heinz.
“Additionally, combining procurement and supply chain into one central function allows us to more effectively manage our end-to-end value chain and strengthen supply chain resilience.”
As part of the organizational changes, Cory Onell, Chief Omnichannel Sales & Asia Emerging Markets Officer, and Flavio Torres, Global Chief Supply Chain Officer, will step down from their current positions.
Both executives will remain with Kraft Heinz during a transition period, serving as advisors to support the implementation of the new structure.
“As a Company, we are proving that iconic brands can evolve, scale, and win,” said Cahillane.
“This new structure positions Kraft Heinz to unlock the full potential of our portfolio and drive sustainable, volume-led growth across our global business.”
A GLOBAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE LEADER
Kraft Heinz is one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, generating approximately $25 billion in net sales during 2025. Its portfolio includes globally recognized brands such as Heinz, Kraft, Philadelphia, Primal Kitchen, and Lunchables, with products enjoyed by consumers in more than 40 countries.
The company continues to invest in both its brands and capabilities as it seeks to strengthen its portfolio while delivering high-quality, great-tasting, and affordable food and helping shape the future of the industry.
This article was produced by the editorial team at Food & Beverage Outlook and published as part of the Outlook Publishing global network of B2B industry magazines.
Outlook Publishing delivers industry insights, company stories, and sector coverage across food production, manufacturing, supply chains, construction, healthcare, mining, and sustainability.
Food & Beverage Outlook provides ongoing coverage of organisations and developments shaping the global food and beverage sector.
Lucy Pilgrim is an in-house writer for Food & Beverage Outlook Magazine, where she is responsible for interviewing corporate executives and crafting original features for the magazine, corporate brochures, and the digital platform.
