01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed October 6, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
The Kraft Heinz Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, dated October 2, 2026 and signed October 6, 2026, under Item 5.02 (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers).
The filing reports that Angel S. Willis, Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel and Corporate Affairs Officer, notified the company on October 2, 2026 that she has decided to resign, effective October 20, 2026, to pursue other opportunities. The filing is narrow in scope and reports no financial results, guidance, or operational developments.
Its main significance for investors is the planned departure of a senior executive, the company's chief legal and corporate affairs officer, roughly two and a half weeks after the notice date. The disclosure states the reason as pursuing other opportunities and does not describe any other circumstances.
The report was signed by Andre Maciel, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer. The company's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol KHC, and the filing also lists four series of senior notes registered on The Nasdaq Stock Market.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Angel S. Willis, EVP, Global General Counsel and Corporate Affairs Officer, notified the company on October 2, 2026 of her decision to resign.
- Her resignation is effective October 20, 2026.
- The stated reason for the resignation is to pursue other opportunities.
- The report is filed under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K, which covers departures and compensatory arrangements of certain officers.
- The date of the earliest event reported is October 2, 2026, and the report is dated and signed October 6, 2026.
- The filing is signed by Andre Maciel, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leaving Kraft Heinz and when does the departure take effect?
Angel S. Willis, Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel and Corporate Affairs Officer, is resigning. Her resignation takes effect October 20, 2026.
Why is the executive resigning?
According to the filing, Ms. Willis decided to resign to pursue other opportunities.
When did the company learn of the resignation?
Ms. Willis notified The Kraft Heinz Company of her decision on October 2, 2026, which is the date of the report's earliest event.
What type of disclosure is this filing?
It is a Form 8-K current report under Item 5.02, which the company uses to disclose the departure of certain officers. The report does not contain financial results or other business updates.
Which company officer signed the report?
Andre Maciel, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer, signed the report on behalf of the company on October 6, 2026.
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