Bernardo Hees is the CEO of Kraft Heinz. Hees is based in the United Kingdom. Hees was born in 1970 and educated at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro and University of Warwick.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Bernardo Hees' transition out of Kraft Heinz leadership, including his departure as CEO in 2019 amid company turmoil and subsequent board appointments at other major corporations. Hees has been covered in connection with Kraft Heinz's strategic shifts from aggressive cost-cutting toward product rejuvenation, as well as legal challenges faced by the company during his tenure.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1970
- Education
- Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, University of Warwick, Warwick Business School
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In the News
12 stories- Food Business News·
Former Kraft Heinz CEO tapped to join Krispy Kreme board
- The Business Journals·
Kraft Heinz' former CEO chairing Avis board
- Marketing Dive·
Kraft Heinz loses marketing chief amid ongoing turmoil
- Food Dive·
Lawsuit accuses 3G Capital, Kraft Heinz and execs of insider trading
- PR Daily·
Kraft Heinz appoints new CEO as it shifts from slashing costs
- CNBC·
CNBC'S LAUREN HIRSCH: KRAFT HEINZ CEO BERNARDO HEES TO STEP DOWN, WILL BE REPLACED BY AB INBEV'S MIGUEL PATRICIO
- Chicago Tribune·
New CEO of struggling Kraft Heinz seeks to ‘rejuvenate’ products after years of cost-cutting
- The Guardian·
Kraft Heinz brings in new chief executive after share price slump
- CNBC·
Here's everything that has gone wrong for Kraft Heinz in the last year
- Grocery Dive·
Kraft Heinz gives legacy brands a healthy makeover to stay relevant
- The New York Times·
Bernardo Hees of Kraft Heinz: ‘New Mistakes Are Welcome’ (Published 2018)
- WSJ·
Kraft Heinz’s CEO on Cost-Cutting, Dealmaking and Oprah
Bernardo Hees: FAQ
- What company does Bernardo Hees lead?
- Bernardo Hees is CEO of Kraft Heinz.
- Where was Bernardo Hees educated?
- Bernardo Hees studied at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, University of Warwick, Warwick Business School.