Cory Onell

The Kraft Heinz Co. has named Cory Onell as president of U.S. sales as part of a new leadership team, according to a press release. The company also named Sanjiv Gajiwala as U.S. chief growth officer, and Stephanie Peterson as head of U.S. communications.

Onell joins Kraft Heinz with more than 20 years of experience leading sales organizations for consumer packaged goods companies. He most recently served as senior vice president of sales and the head of U.S. retail, customer and commercial teams for the J.M. Smucker Co. after stints at Campbell Soup Co., Kimberly-Clark Corp., Mondelēz International and Kraft Foods.

Gajiwala joins Kraft Heinz from Mike's Hard Lemonade Co., where most recently he served as senior vice president of marketing.

Peterson joined Kraft Heinz at the end of May as the first head of U.S. communications, having previously served in senior level communications roles at PepsiCo, KIND Snacks, and, most recently, IHOP Restaurants.

Onell, Gajiwala and Peterson all report to Carlos Abrams-Rivera, Kraft Heinz U.S. zone.

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