Kraft Heinz appoints Dilts and Schlotman to board
Their backgrounds span retail finance and grocery operations, including CFO experience at Nordstrom, Dollar General and Kroger.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) appointed Kelly M. Dilts and J. Michael Schlotman to its board on October 31, effective November 4, 2026. The company described them as independent directors. Dilts is Nordstrom’s chief financial officer and previously served as Dollar General’s CFO; Schlotman spent more than 30 years at Kroger, including almost 20 years as its CFO.
Dilts brings retail finance and operations experience, while Schlotman’s background includes grocery strategy, operations and business transformation. Both will be compensated under Kraft Heinz’s non-employee director program described in its April 3, 2026 proxy statement.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
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.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Dilts' experience: More than 30 years
Dilts' tenure at Dollar General: Six years
Schlotman's tenure at Kroger: More than 30 years
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Dilts' experience
More than 30 years
Experience across retail finance, strategic planning and operations
Dilts' tenure at Dollar General
Six years
Before joining Nordstrom
Schlotman's tenure at Kroger
More than 30 years
Including almost 20 years as chief financial officer
Schlotman's CFO tenure at Kroger
Almost 20 years
During his more than 30 years at Kroger
Net sales
Approximately $25 billion
Kraft Heinz in 2025
Countries with consumers of Kraft Heinz brands
More than 40 countries
Company description
Key Terms
capital allocation, decision science, strategic sourcing, margin planning
4 terms
capital allocation financial
"strategy, operations, capital allocation and business transformation"
Capital allocation is the process of deciding how a company or individual uses their money to grow, pay bills, save, or invest. It matters because good decisions can help build wealth and ensure resources are used wisely, while poor choices can limit growth or cause financial problems. Think of it like managing your allowance—deciding whether to spend, save, or invest to meet your goals.
decision science technical
"decision science and investor relations"
Decision science combines data analysis, behavioral insights, and simple models to help people make better choices when outcomes are uncertain. For investors it matters because it turns complex market signals into clearer trade‑offs and probabilities—like using a map and compass instead of guessing—so portfolios, risk limits and timing decisions rely less on bias and guesswork and more on repeatable, evidence‑based judgment.
strategic sourcing technical
"oversees real estate and strategic sourcing"
margin planning financial
"procurement, margin planning and analytics"
FAQ
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Who joined KHC's board and when?
Kelly M. Dilts and J. Michael Schlotman joined the board effective November 4, 2026. The board appointed them on October 31. Dilts is Nordstrom’s chief financial officer, and Schlotman previously served as Kroger’s chief financial officer.
What experience do the new KHC directors bring?
Dilts oversees real estate and strategic sourcing alongside her CFO duties at Nordstrom and spent six years at Dollar General. Schlotman spent more than 30 years at Kroger and served on the Kellanova board before its acquisition by Mars in December 2025.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2026
The Kraft Heinz Co mpany
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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 October 31, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Kraft Heinz Company (the “Company”) appointed Kelly M. Dilts and J. Michael Schlotman as members of the Board, effective as November 4, 2026. Ms. Dilts and Mr. Schlotman were not selected pursuant to any arrangement or understanding between her or him and any other person. There are no transactions between Ms. Dilts and Mr. Schlotman and the Company that would be reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Ms. Dilts and Mr. Schlotman will be compensated according to the Company’s compensation program for non-employee directors as described in the Company’s proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 3, 2026.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 4, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the Board’s appointment of Ms. Dilts and Mr. Schlotman to the Board, effective as of such date. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of, or otherwise regarded as filed under, the Exchange Act, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or in the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) The following exhibit is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 The Kraft Heinz Company Press Release, dated November 4, 2026.
104 The cover page of The Kraft Heinz Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated November 4, 2026, formatted in iXBRL.
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SIGNATURE
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.
| The Kraft Heinz Company | ||||||||
| Date: November 4, 2026 | By: | /s/ Andre Maciel | ||||||
| Andre Maciel | ||||||||
| Executive Vice President & Global Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
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KRAFT HEINZ ANNOUNCES TWO NEW MEMBERS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
New Independent Directors bring deep consumer, financial and operational expertise – strengthening the Board as Kraft Heinz advances its transformation strategy
PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO – Nov. 4, 2026 – The Kraft Heinz Company (NYSE: KHC) (“Kraft Heinz” or the “Company”) today announced that Kelly Dilts and J. Michael (Mike) Schlotman have been appointed to its Board of Directors (“Board”), effective Nov. 4, 2026.
“We are pleased to welcome Kelly and Mike to the Kraft Heinz Board,” said John T. Cahill, Chairman of the Board of Kraft Heinz. “They bring highly relevant leadership experience across the consumer sector, and independent perspectives that will further strengthen our Board. In addition to both leading complex businesses, they will add deep expertise from increasingly important retail and customer channels. We look forward to their contributions as we oversee the Company’s growth plans and remain focused on creating sustainable, long-term value for shareholders.”
Kelly Dilts has more than 30 years of experience across retail finance, strategic planning and operations, with depth in consumer insights, analytics, and business decision-making. She currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Nordstrom, Inc., where she also oversees real estate and strategic sourcing. Prior to joining Nordstrom, Kelly spent six years at Dollar General Corporation, most recently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. During her tenure at Dollar General, her responsibilities included financial planning and analysis, procurement, margin planning and analytics, decision science and investor relations.
Mike Schlotman brings leadership experience in the grocery industry spanning strategy, operations, capital allocation and business transformation. He spent more than 30 years at The Kroger Co., including almost 20 years as Chief Financial Officer. During his tenure, Mike helped shape and execute major strategic initiatives focused on cost efficiency, digital growth, analytics, and new profit streams. He also supported strategic investments and partnerships as Kroger evolved its business and expanded its capabilities. Mike served on the Board of Directors of Kellanova prior to its acquisition by Mars, Incorporated in Dec. 2025.
“Kelly and Mike have spent their careers deeply connected to the consumers, customers and market forces that shape our industry,” said Steve Cahillane, Chief Executive Officer of Kraft Heinz. “Their experience leading scaled businesses through change will be invaluable as we sharpen our focus, strengthen our brands, and continue to build a more profitable Kraft Heinz.”
ABOUT THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY
Kraft Heinz (NYSE: KHC) is one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, with approximately $25 billion in net sales in 2025 and a portfolio of iconic brands enjoyed by consumers in more than 40 countries. By investing in our capabilities and brands, including Heinz, Kraft, Philadelphia, Primal Kitchen, and Lunchables, we are unlocking the full power of our portfolio. We deliver high-quality, great-tasting, and affordable food for the consumers of today, while shaping the future of food. Learn more at www.kraftheinzcompany.com.
Contacts
Kraft Heinz Media Team (media)
media@kraftheinz.com
Anne-Marie Megela (investors)
Anne-Marie.Megela@kraftheinz.com