The announcement of The Kraft Heinz Company's senior leadership team marks another major milestone in the soon-to-be-completed merger. In terms of innovation for the company, Nina Barton will be promoted to SVP of Marketing Innovation, Research and Development. Barton joined Kraft in 2011 and most recently was VP of Marketing for Coffee. "I am thrilled that this world-class group of executives will join me to further strengthen our iconic brands with our industry-leading go-to-market strategies, innovation pipeline, and global infrastructure." "Our new leadership team represents the best of the best in business with proven track records for delivering results," said Bernardo Hees, future CEO of the proposed Kraft Heinz Company. "I am thrilled that this world-class group of executives will join me to further strengthen our iconic brands with our industry-leading go-to-market strategies, innovation pipeline, and global infrastructure."