Keurig Dr Pepper names new CFO with $8M equity grant
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) announced a leadership change in its finance organization.
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8-K
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Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) announced a leadership change in its finance organization. Anthony DiSilvestro has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective November 25, 2025, replacing Sudhanshu Priyadarshi, who will no longer serve as CFO and President, International and will act as a senior advisor through April 7, 2026.
DiSilvestro, age 67, previously served as CFO of Mattel and Campbell Soup Company and sits on the Board of FMC Corporation. Under a letter agreement dated November 21, 2025, he will receive an annual base salary of $1,000,000, a target annual bonus equal to 100% of base salary, and a one-time restricted stock unit grant valued at $8,000,000 that vests 67% on the second anniversary and 33% on the third anniversary of the grant date.
There are no family relationships or related party transactions disclosed between DiSilvestro and the company. Priyadarshi will be eligible for severance under the executive severance plan, pro-rata vesting of outstanding equity awards, and an advisory services fee of up to $500,000.
8-K Event Classification
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
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Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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What leadership change did Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) announce in this 8-K?
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. announced that Anthony DiSilvestro has been appointed Chief Financial Officer effective November 25, 2025, succeeding Sudhanshu Priyadarshi as CFO and President, International.
What is the compensation package for KDP’s new CFO Anthony DiSilvestro?
Anthony DiSilvestro will receive an annual base salary of $1,000,000, be eligible for an annual bonus targeted at 100% of base salary, and receive a one-time $8,000,000 restricted stock unit grant vesting 67% on the second anniversary and 33% on the third anniversary of the grant date.
What is the background of Keurig Dr Pepper’s new CFO Anthony DiSilvestro?
Anthony DiSilvestro previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Mattel, Inc. from June 2020 to May 2025 and as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Campbell Soup Company from May 2014 to September 2019, and he serves on the Board of FMC Corporation.
What is the role of former CFO Sudhanshu Priyadarshi after the transition at KDP?
Sudhanshu Priyadarshi is no longer serving as Chief Financial Officer and President, International as of November 25, 2025, and will serve as a senior advisor providing transition services to Keurig Dr Pepper through April 7, 2026.
What severance and transition benefits will Sudhanshu Priyadarshi receive from Keurig Dr Pepper?
Under a Transition, Separation and Release Agreement, Sudhanshu Priyadarshi will be eligible for severance benefits in accordance with the Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Executive Severance Plan, pro-rata vesting of his outstanding equity awards, and an advisory services fee of up to $500,000.
Does Anthony DiSilvestro participate in Keurig Dr Pepper’s ongoing long-term equity incentive program?
In lieu of participation in Keurig Dr Pepper’s annual long-term equity incentive program, Anthony DiSilvestro will receive a one-time restricted stock unit grant with a grant date value of $8,000,000 that vests over three years.
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UNITED STATES
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On November 25, 2025, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Anthony DiSilvestro as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of November 25, 2025. Sudhanshu Priyadarshi, the Company’s previous Chief Financial Officer and President, International, is no longer serving in these roles as of the same date and will serve as a senior advisor providing transition services to the Company through April 7, 2026.
Prior to joining the Company, Mr. DiSilvestro, 67, served as the Chief Financial Officer of Mattel, Inc. from June 2020 until May 2025, where he was responsible for all elements of finance and was a key partner in developing and executing corporate strategy. Previously, from May 2014 to September 2019, Mr. DiSilvestro served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Campbell Soup Company. Mr. DiSilvestro has served on the Board of FMC Corporation, a global agricultural sciences company, since December 2024. Mr. DiSilvestro holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Dartmouth College and a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
In connection with this appointment, the Company entered into a letter agreement with Mr. DiSilvestro on November 21, 2025. Pursuant to this agreement, Mr. DiSilvestro will receive an annual base salary of $1,000,000 and will be eligible to receive an annual bonus at a target level of 100% of his base salary. In lieu of participation in the Company’s annual long-term equity incentive program, Mr. DiSilvestro will receive a one-time long-term incentive grant of restricted stock units with a grant date value of $8,000,000, which will vest 67% on the second anniversary of the date of grant and 33% on the third anniversary of the date of grant.
Mr. DiSilvestro has no family relationship with any directors or executive officers of the Company, nor are there any arrangements or understandings between Mr. DiSilvestro and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as an officer of the Company. There are no related party transactions between Mr. DiSilvestro and the Company reportable under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K and Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
In connection with his departure, Mr. Priyadarshi and the Company have entered into a Transition, Separation and Release Agreement, pursuant to which Mr. Priyadarshi will be eligible to receive severance benefits in accordance with the Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Executive Severance Plan following the transition period, pro-rata vesting of his outstanding equity awards, and an advisory services fee of up to $500,000.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
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| Dated: November 25, 2025 | By: | /s/ Anthony Shoemaker | ||||||||||||
| Name: | Anthony Shoemaker | |||||||||||||
| Title: | Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary | |||||||||||||