Kellogg Company Announces New CEO

Kellogg Company has announced that its board of directors has unanimously elected Steven A. Cahillane as CEO of the global cereal and snack company effective October 2, 2017. John A. Bryant (current CEO) has decided to retire. Cahillane most recently served as president and CEO of The Nature’s Bounty Co., a leading health and wellness business. 

Cahillane will also join the company’s board of directors, effective October 2.

Cahillane has been president and CEO of Nature’s Bounty, the manufacturer of health and wellness products, since 2014. In this role, he successfully aligned the company with key health and wellness trends, established a thriving e-commerce division and created significant shareholder value.

Prior to this, Cahillane spent seven years with The Coca-Cola Co., most recently serving as President of Coca-Cola Americas, the global beverage maker’s largest business with USD25bn in sales.

“Kellogg is an incredible company with a rich legacy and iconic brands that are beloved around the world,” Cahillane said.

Bryant also commented: “I am confident that the strength of Steve’s leadership, combined with the drive and talent of our management team and the passion of our incredible employees, will enable Kellogg to realize our vision and purpose while achieving our long-term growth goals.”