Key Takeaways Kraft Heinz (KHC) is changing its recipe for leadership ahead of a planned split next year. The food and beverage giant on Tuesday said Steve Cahillane will become its CEO, effective Jan. 1. Cahillane, who was Kellanova's chief executive until its recent acquisition by Mars, also will join its board and serve as CEO of "Global Taste Elevation Co." following Kraft's planned split into two independent, publicly traded companies. Global Taste will take on the company's sauces and spreads business ...