Keurig Dr Pepper Names Russ Torres Chief Executive Officer of Future Global Coffee Co.
The incoming coffee chief will lead the integration of KDP and JDE Peet's coffee operations before the planned separation.
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Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) named Russ Torres chief executive officer of its future Global Coffee Co., joining November 3, 2026.
Before separation, Torres will lead KDP's Coffee Operating Unit and the integration of KDP's and JDE Peet's coffee operations, reporting to KDP CEO Tim Cofer. The planned separation is targeted for early 2027, when Torres will also join Global Coffee Co.'s board and Cofer will become Beverage Co. CEO. Torres currently serves as Kimberly-Clark's president and chief operating officer. KDP expects Global Coffee Co. to generate approximately $16 billion in annual revenue upon separation, employ more than 25,000 people and serve consumers in over 100 markets.
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Positive
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Global Coffee Co. is expected to generate approximately $16 billion in annual revenue upon separation.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Coffee integration will be led by Torres across KDP and JDE Peet's operations before separation.
Negative
- Moderate pointGlobal Coffee Co.'s separation remains planned, targeted for early 2027, rather than completed.
Key Figures
- CEO start date
- November 3, 2026
- Torres will join KDP and lead its Coffee Operating Unit before separation
- Targeted separation
- Early 2027
- Planned separation of Global Coffee Co.
- Annual revenue
- Approximately $16 billion
- Future Global Coffee Co. upon separation
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Proven global consumer goods leader brings 30-year track record of scaling iconic brands, driving commercial growth, and leading enterprise transformations
Torres brings three decades of consumer products leadership, managing multi-billion-dollar global businesses, building household brands, and guiding large organizations through complex enterprise transformations. He joins from Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB), where he currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing operations in more than 30 countries.
"Russ is a proven leader with extensive experience building consumer brands, guiding global organizations through complex change, and delivering consistent results with high performing teams. That is precisely what Global Coffee Co. requires," said Pamela Patsley, KDP Board Chairman who will serve as Chairman of the Board of the future Global Coffee Co. "Following a rigorous global search against a demanding set of criteria, Russ emerged as the clear choice. I look forward to partnering with Russ to establish Global Coffee Co. as the world's largest pure play coffee powerhouse."
"Russ brings the right combination of commercial drive, brand-building pedigree, and operational discipline needed to stand up Global Coffee Co. for long-term growth," said Tim Cofer, Chief Executive Officer of KDP. "Our base business is healthy, integration and deleveraging work is on plan, and Russ joins with meaningful runway to engage our teams, drive synergy realization, and shape strategy well ahead of separation. He has spent his career accelerating growth across major global portfolios while executing large-scale transformations, and I am thrilled to welcome him to the organization."
"This is an extraordinary opportunity to build the company that will shape the future of coffee," said Torres. "Coffee is one of the most exciting and resilient categories in consumer goods today. With the remarkable talent across this business and powerhouse brands like Keurig®, Peet's®, L'OR®, Jacobs® and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Global Coffee Co. is uniquely positioned to drive growth, deliver game-changing innovations, and delight consumers around the world. I am looking forward to working with the team to create real value in a category people love."
Across a 30-year career in consumer goods, Torres has established a proven track record of accelerating growth across scaled global businesses. Prior to his appointment as President and Chief Operating Officer of Kimberly-Clark, he served as Group President of
Upon separation, Global Coffee Co. will generate approximately
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ABOUT KEURIG DR PEPPER
Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott's®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single-serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet's, L'OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet. Learn more at www.keurigdrpepper.com and follow us @KeurigDrPepper on LinkedIn and Instagram.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained herein are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. These forward-looking statements include those preceded by, followed by or that include the words such as "outlook," "guidance," "anticipate," "enable," "expect," "believe," "could," "confident," "estimate," "feel," "continue," "ongoing," "forecast," "intend," "may," "on track," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and similar words, phrases, or expressions and variations or negatives of these words. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. These statements are based on the current expectations of our management, are not predictions of actual performance, and actual results may differ materially. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the SEC. Our actual financial performance could differ materially from the projections in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, (i) the inherent uncertainty of estimates, forecasts and projections, (ii) global economic uncertainty or economic downturns, (iii) tariffs or the imposition of new tariffs, trade wars, barriers or restrictions, sanctions, geopolitical disturbances and conflicts, or threats of such actions and related uncertainty, (iv) the risk that our financial performance may be better or worse than anticipated, (v) risks related to the completion of the separation of our beverage and coffee portfolios in the anticipated timeframe or at all, (vi) our ability to identify and retain key executives to lead our beverage and coffee portfolios following the separation, (vii) our incurrence of significant debt and entry into other financings to fund the acquisition of JDE Peet's, which may result in dilution to our stockholders or introduce complexity to our capital structure, (viii) additional risks associated with the acquisition of JDE Peet's and those geographies, countries and associated governments where JDE Peet's currently operates, (ix) our ability to successfully integrate JDE Peet's into our business, or that such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected, (x) constraints on management's attention to operating and growing our business during the integration of JDE Peet's and the separation, (xi) the potential downgrade of our credit ratings as a result of debt incurred and/or assumed in connection with the JDE Peet's acquisition, (xii) the possibility of negative impacts on business relationships in connection with the acquisition of JDE Peet's and the separation, (xiii) the risk that the acquisition of JDE Peet's and the separation may incur significant additional costs, (xiv) the risk of potential litigation, (xv) risks related to negative effects of the acquisition of JDE Peet's and the separation on our share price and (xvi) the ability to achieve the anticipated strategic and financial benefits from the separation. We are under no obligation to update, modify or withdraw any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.
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FAQ
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When will Russ Torres join KDP as its future Global Coffee Co. CEO?
Russ Torres will join KDP on November 3, 2026, initially serving as CEO of its Coffee Operating Unit. He has been named CEO of the future Global Coffee Co. and will join its board upon the planned separation, targeted for early 2027.
How large will KDP's future Global Coffee Co. be?
KDP expects Global Coffee Co. to generate approximately $16 billion in annual revenue upon separation, employ more than 25,000 people and serve consumers in over 100 markets.