Keurig Dr Pepper Appoints Anthony DiSilvestro as Chief Financial Officer

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Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) appointed Anthony DiSilvestro as Chief Financial Officer, effective November 25, 2025. DiSilvestro will report to CEO Tim Cofer and lead the Company's Finance and Technology organizations.

DiSilvestro brings more than 40 years of experience, including five years as CFO at Mattel and prior CFO roles at Campbell Soup Company. Sudhanshu Priyadarshi transitions from CFO to strategic advisor through April 7, 2026 to support a seamless handover.

The company also created a Deputy CFO role for George Lagoudakis to support separation of the future Beverage Co, and expanded Jane Gelfand's responsibilities for strategic finance, investor relations, and transaction financing for the upcoming acquisition and separation.

Positive

• CFO appointment effective November 25, 2025
• DiSilvestro brings >40 years of experience
• Five years as Mattel CFO referenced
• Transition advisor in place through April 7, 2026
• Deputy CFO role created to support Beverage Co separation

Negative

• Leadership transition spans until April 7, 2026
• Company faces upcoming acquisition and separation complexity

BURLINGTON, Mass. and FRISCO, Texas, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) today announced the appointment of Anthony DiSilvestro to the position of Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. DiSilvestro will report to Chief Executive Officer Tim Cofer and lead the Company's Finance and Technology organizations. DiSilvestro has more than 40 years of diversified industry experience, including a proven track record of strategic leadership, cost structure optimization and large-scale transactions at Campbell Soup Company and Mattel, Inc.

"As a seasoned and forward-thinking CFO with deep expertise across food & beverage and consumer goods, Anthony is a natural fit for KDP," said Tim Cofer, Chief Executive Officer. "He will play a crucial role in sustaining our Company's strong base business momentum, while drawing on his significant M&A experience to facilitate the successful integration of JDE Peet's and ultimate creation of two winning companies. Anthony will be a valuable partner in launching our next chapter."

"KDP is a world-class company with a compelling growth strategy, iconic brands and a unique opportunity to transform the beverage industry and unlock shareholder value," said DiSilvestro. "I'm excited to work with Tim and the Board, the management team and a strong bench of finance leaders to drive attractive results and help navigate this pivotal period for our company."

Most recently, DiSilvestro served as Chief Financial Officer of Mattel, Inc. During his five years as CFO, he modernized and elevated the finance organization, fortified the company's balance sheet and credit profile, and drove strong cost discipline and productivity across the enterprise. Prior to Mattel, he had a distinguished career at Campbell Soup Company, rising through a series of financial leadership roles over nearly 24 years and serving as Chief Financial Officer from 2014 to 2019. As CFO, he led a transformation of the company's cost structure and oversaw major transactions, including multiple acquisitions and divestitures. DiSilvestro's earlier career included 11 years at Scott Paper Company.

The CFO role transitions to DiSilvestro today from Sudhanshu Priyadarshi, the Company's previous Chief Financial Officer and President, International, who will serve as a strategic advisor for the Company through April 7, 2026, to ensure a seamless process. Priyadarshi has been with the Company since 2022.

"Sudhanshu has been an integral part of KDP's strategic evolution, accretive international contribution and strong financial performance during his tenure," said Cofer. "I thank him for his service to the Company and wish him all the best on his future endeavors."

As part of this leadership transition, the Company is also announcing expanded roles for two senior financial leaders.

• George Lagoudakis, currently SVP Commercial Finance, is taking on the newly created role of Deputy CFO. In this role, Lagoudakis will assume additional responsibility to ensure the successful separation and establishment of the future Beverage Co.
• Jane Gelfand recently took on the expanded role of SVP Strategic Finance and Capital Markets. In this role, Gelfand continues to lead Investor Relations and International Finance, while assuming additional responsibility related to transaction management and financing for the upcoming acquisition and separation.

About Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. With annual revenue of more than $15 billion, we hold leadership positions in beverage categories including carbonated soft drinks, coffee, tea, water, juice and mixers, and have the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. and Canada. Our innovative partnership model builds emerging growth platforms in categories such as premium coffee, energy, sports hydration and ready-to-drink coffee. Our brands include Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry^®, Mott's^®, A&W^®, Peñafiel^®, Snapple^®, 7UP^®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters^®, GHOST^®, Clamato^®, Core Hydration^® and The Original Donut Shop^®. Driven by a purpose to Drink Well. Do Good., our 29,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage occasion and to make a positive impact for people, communities and the planet. For more information, visit www.keurigdrpepper.com and follow us @KeurigDrPepper on LinkedIn and Instagram. 

Investors:

Investor Relations
Keurig Dr Pepper
T: 888-340-5287 / IR@kdrp.com 

Media:

Katie Gilroy
Keurig Dr Pepper
T: 781-418-3345 / katie.gilroy@kdrp.com

 

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FAQ

Who is KDP's new CFO and when did Anthony DiSilvestro start as CFO of KDP?

Anthony DiSilvestro was appointed Chief Financial Officer of KDP, effective November 25, 2025.

What responsibilities will Anthony DiSilvestro hold at KDP (NASDAQ: KDP)?

DiSilvestro will report to CEO Tim Cofer and lead the Company's Finance and Technology organizations.

How long will former CFO Sudhanshu Priyadarshi serve as a strategic advisor to KDP?

Sudhanshu Priyadarshi will serve as a strategic advisor through April 7, 2026.

What new finance roles did KDP announce alongside the CFO change on November 25, 2025?

KDP created a Deputy CFO role for George Lagoudakis and expanded Jane Gelfand's role in strategic finance and capital markets.

Does Anthony DiSilvestro have prior CFO experience at major consumer companies before joining KDP?

Yes, DiSilvestro served as CFO of Mattel for five years and previously as CFO at Campbell Soup Company.

How will KDP's finance leadership changes affect the company's planned acquisition and separation?

Company management assigned expanded finance roles to support transaction management and financing for the upcoming acquisition and separation.