The Kraft Heinz Company filed an 8-K on November 4, 2026, disclosing that its Board of Directors appointed Kelly M. Dilts and J. Michael Schlotman as new board members, effective November 4, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Two new directors appointed: Kelly M. Dilts and J. Michael Schlotman were appointed to the Board of Directors, effective November 4, 2026.
  • Board action date: The Board approved the appointments on October 31, 2026, according to the filing.
  • No special arrangements: The filing states that neither Ms. Dilts nor Mr. Schlotman was selected pursuant to any arrangement or understanding with any other person.
  • No reportable transactions: According to the filing, there are no transactions between Ms. Dilts or Mr. Schlotman and the Company that would be reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
  • Compensation structure: Both directors will be compensated under the Company's non-employee director compensation program as described in the proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 3, 2026.
  • Press release issued: The Company issued a press release on November 4, 2026, announcing the appointments, attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Kraft Heinz Board Expands With Dilts and Schlotman Appointments

The Kraft Heinz Company (NYSE:KHC) disclosed in a current report that its Board of Directors voted on October 31, 2026, to appoint Kelly M. Dilts and J. Michael Schlotman as board members. Both appointments became effective November 4, 2026, the same date the filing was submitted to the SEC.

According to the filing, neither appointee was selected through any arrangement or understanding with any other person, and the company reported no transactions between either new director and the Company that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. The filing states that both Ms. Dilts and Mr. Schlotman will be compensated in accordance with the Company's existing compensation program for non-employee directors, the terms of which were described in the Company's proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on April 3, 2026.

The company also disclosed, under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD), that it issued a press release on November 4, 2026, announcing the appointments. The filing notes that the information furnished under Item 7.01, including the attached press release (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." The current report was signed by Andre Maciel, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer.

What Was Disclosed

Kraft Heinz filed an 8-K reporting the Board's appointment of two new directors, Kelly M. Dilts and J. Michael Schlotman, effective November 4, 2026, with compensation to follow the company's existing non-employee director program.