By Colin Kellaher

Kraft Heinz Co. on Thursday said Abby Blunt, who has led its global government affairs team since 2012, will shift to a part-time role as strategic adviser for government & ESG affairs.

The Pittsburgh food giant said the move will allow Ms. Blunt, who will serve as an adviser to the board, to focus on her role as a director at Ardagh Group S.A. and its Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. spinoff while still supporting Kraft Heinz initiatives.

Kraft Heinz said Bill Behrens, most recently head of federal government affairs and policy at General Electric Co., is joining as vice president and global head of government affairs, effective Sept. 13.

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09-09-21 1129ET