Steve Cahillane (born 1965) is an American business executive, and the chief executive officer (CEO) of Kraft Heinz since January 2026.
Cahillane is one of four children of a New York firefighter with roots in Co Kerry, Ireland and a mother born and raised in Donegal, Ireland.[1] He earned a B.A. in political science from Northwestern University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.[1]
In October 2017, Cahillane joined Kellogg's in October 2017 as CEO, and also became chairman in March 2018.[2]
In January 2026, he became the CEO of Kraft Heinz, when he succeeded Carlos Abrams-Rivera.[3][4]
In February 2026, he paused plans to separate Kraft and Heinz back into two companies, to reinvest in brands that have been struggling.[5]
He is married to Tracy, they have four children and were residing in Atlanta in 2014.[1]
References
- Steve Cahillane Irish America Magazine, retrieved 18 February 2026^
- Steve Cahillane - Milken Institute milkeninstitute.org, retrieved 2026-02-18^
- The Kraft Heinz Company's CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera To Step Down, Steve Cahillane To Be New CEO