By Colin Kellaher


Kraft Heinz has designated Carlos Abrams-Rivera to succeed Miguel Patricio as chief executive of the food maker, effective Jan. 1.

Kraft Heinz on Monday said Abrams-Rivera, who has been executive vice president and president of its North America zone since December 2021, becomes president of the Pittsburgh company effective immediately.

Abrams-Rivera, who joined Kraft Heinz in February 2020, will also join the board on Jan. 1, the company said.

Kraft Heinz said Patricio, who has been CEO since 2019 and chairman since 2022, will continue to serve as non-executive chairman.


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08-14-23 0928ET