Update: Steve Easterbrook was terminated as CEO of McDonald’s in November 2019 for violating company policy regarding a consensual relationship with an employee. He later returned $105 million to McDonald’s in a 2021 settlement. The current McDonald’s CEO is Chris Kempczinski, who has served as Chairman, President and CEO since November 2019. McDonald’s, the world’s […]
Food & Beverage CEO Profiles
12 Current CEOs
6 Former CEOs
56 Avg Age
$4.9M – $97.8M Compensation
Explore CEO profiles for the world’s leading food and beverage companies — from Coca-Cola and PepsiCo to Starbucks, General Mills, Mondelez, and Kraft Heinz. Each profile covers salary, net worth, career history, and leadership insights.
Chaayos
Vita Coco
Portillo’s
First Watch
PepsiCo
Starbucks
General Mills
Conagra
Kraft Heinz
Coca Cola
CCD
Mondelez
Chai Point
Updated February 2026 · 14 CEO profiles
Industry Snapshot
18
Total CEO Profiles
56
Average Age
40
Youngest: Nitin Saluja
65
Oldest: Dirk Van de Put
$4.9M – $97.8M
Compensation Range
$6M – $122M
Net Worth Range
Top CEOs by Compensation
| # | CEO | Company | Age | Compensation | Est. Net Worth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Niccol | Starbucks | 51 | ~$97.8 million | ~$100–120 million |
| 2 | James Quincey | Coca Cola | 61 | ~$26–28 million | ~$40–50 million |
| 3 | Ramon Laguarta | PepsiCo | 58 | $26.2 million | ~$76.5 million |
| 4 | Sean Connolly | Conagra | 59 | $24 million | ~$6 million+ (known stock) |
| 5 | Dirk Van de Put | Mondelez | 65 | ~$22.3 million | ~$122 million |
| 6 | Jeff Harmening | General Mills | 58 | $16.1 million | ~$31–54 million |
| 7 | Chris Tomasso | First Watch | 51 | $4.9 million | ~$9–15.5 million |
All Food & Beverage CEO Profiles
Vita Coco CEO – Martin F. Roper (Age – 62)
The Vita Coco Company, the world’s leading coconut water brand, is led by CEO Martin F. Roper. Appointed sole CEO in May 2022, Roper brought over two decades of beverage industry leadership from The Boston Beer Company, where he served as CEO from 2001 to 2018 and oversaw the growth of Samuel Adams, Truly Hard […]
Starbucks CEO – Brian Niccol (Age – 51)
Brian Niccol is the Chairman and CEO of Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), the world’s largest coffeehouse chain with over 40,000 stores in 86 markets. Niccol took the helm on September 9, 2024, bringing decades of restaurant turnaround experience from his tenures at Chipotle Mexican Grill, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut. His appointment triggered one of the […]
Kraft Heinz CEO – Steve Cahillane (Age – 60)
Steve Cahillane is the CEO of The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC), one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies with approximately $24.9 billion in annual revenue. Cahillane became CEO on January 1, 2026, bringing over three decades of consumer goods leadership experience from AB InBev, Coca-Cola, Nature’s Bounty, and Kellanova (formerly Kellogg Company). […]
Chaayos CEO Nitin Saluja (Age 41)
Chaayos, India’s leading chai cafe chain, was co-founded in November 2012 by Nitin Saluja and Raghav Verma in Gurugram, Haryana. Today, Chaayos CEO Nitin Saluja leads the company’s growing network of over 200 cafes across India, serving personalized chai to millions of customers annually. An IIT Bombay graduate who left a lucrative analytics career in […]
Vita Coco CEO – Michael Kirban (Age – 49)
Leadership Update: Michael Kirban transitioned from CEO to Executive Chairman in May 2022. He co-founded Vita Coco in 2004 and built it into the dominant U.S. coconut water brand. Martin F. Roper has served as CEO since May 2022. The Vita Coco Company (NASDAQ: COCO), the world’s leading coconut water brand, was co-founded in 2004 […]
Portillo’s CEO – Michael Osanloo (Age – 59)
Leadership Update: Michael Osanloo resigned as Portillo’s President and CEO on September 22, 2025, after seven years leading the company. Brett Patterson was appointed as the new President and CEO effective February 23, 2026. Portillo’s Inc., the iconic Chicago-born fast-casual restaurant chain beloved for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and chocolate cake, was […]
First Watch CEO – Chris Tomasso (Age – 55)
Chris Tomasso is the President & CEO of First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWRG), the leading daytime dining concept in the United States. Tomasso has led First Watch since June 2018, transforming the breakfast-and-lunch restaurant chain from a regional concept into a publicly traded national brand with over 633 locations across 32 states. Under […]
PepsiCo CEO – Ramon Laguarta (Age – 62)
PepsiCo, one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, generates nearly $94 billion in annual revenue and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta has led the company since October 2018, succeeding Indra Nooyi as the sixth chief executive in PepsiCo’s history. A native of Barcelona, Spain, Laguarta speaks six languages and […]
Starbucks CEO – Kevin Johnson (Age – 65)
⚠️ Note: Kevin Johnson served as CEO of Starbucks from 2017 to 2022. The current CEO is Brian Niccol (since September 2024). Starbucks Corporation, the world’s largest coffeehouse chain, was founded in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Gordon Bowker, and Zev Siegl in Seattle, Washington. Former Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson led the company from April 2017 […]
General Mills CEO – Jeff Harmening (Age – 59)
Jeff Harmening – Chairman & CEO, General Mills Jeff Harmening is the Chairman and CEO of General Mills, one of the world’s largest packaged food companies. Born on February 5, 1967, in Terre Haute, Indiana, Harmening has spent over three decades at General Mills, rising from a marketing role to lead a $19.5 billion enterprise […]
Conagra Brands CEO – Sean Connolly (Age – 59)
Sean M. Connolly – President & CEO of Conagra Brands Sean M. Connolly is the President & CEO of Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG), one of North America’s leading branded food companies with over 100 iconic brands including Slim Jim, Birds Eye, Marie Callender’s, Healthy Choice, Duncan Hines, and Reddi-wip. Connolly has led Conagra since April […]
Kraft Heinz CEO – Bernardo Hees (Age – 56)
⚠️ Note: Bernardo Hees served as CEO of Kraft Heinz from 2015 to 2019. The current CEO is Steve Cahillane (since January 2026). The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC), one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, was formed in 2015 through the merger of Kraft Foods and H.J. Heinz Company — […]
Coca Cola CEO – James Quincey (Age – 61)
Important Update: James Quincey is transitioning from Chairman & CEO to Executive Chairman of The Coca-Cola Company effective March 31, 2026. Chief Operating Officer Henrique Braun will succeed him as CEO. This article covers Quincey’s tenure, compensation, and legacy as CEO. The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO), the world’s largest beverage company, has been led by […]
CCD CEO – Venu Madhav (Age – 58)
Venu Madhav – CEO, Coffee Day Global (Cafe Coffee Day) Venu Madhav is the CEO of Coffee Day Global Ltd, the operating company behind Cafe Coffee Day (CCD), India’s iconic coffee chain. A BITS Pilani and Harvard alumnus, Madhav joined CCD in 1996 as one of its earliest employees and has been a core member […]
Mondelez CEO – Dirk Van de Put (Age – 65)
Dirk Van de Put – Chairman & CEO of Mondelez International Dirk Van de Put is the Chairman & CEO of Mondelez International (NASDAQ: MDLZ), the global snacking powerhouse behind iconic brands like Oreo, Cadbury, Toblerone, and Ritz. Van de Put has led Mondelez since November 2017 and assumed the additional role of Chairman in […]
Chai Point CEO – Amuleek Singh Bijral (Age – 49)
Amuleek Singh Bijral – Co-Founder & CEO of Chai Point Amuleek Singh Bijral is the Co-Founder & CEO of Chai Point, India’s largest organized chai retail chain. Founded in 2010 under the parent company Mountain Trail Foods Pvt. Ltd., Chai Point has grown from a single store in Bengaluru to a nationwide brand with over […]
PepsiCo CEO – Indra Nooyi (Age – 70)
Leadership Update: PepsiCo Indra Nooyi served as PepsiCo CEO from October 2006 to October 2018. She was the first woman and first immigrant to lead the company, growing annual revenue from $35 billion to $63.5 billion during her 12-year tenure. Ramon Laguarta has served as PepsiCo Chairman & CEO since October 2018. Read about current […]