Kraft Heinz Announces New Member of Board of Directors
Kraft Heinz (Nasdaq: KHC) has appointed Debby Soo, CEO of OpenTable, to its Board of Directors, effective October 24, 2024. Soo brings extensive experience in technology development and global business strategy from her roles at OpenTable and KAYAK, where she served as Chief Commercial Officer. She previously held positions at Google and Citigroup Global Markets. The appointment aligns with Kraft Heinz's focus on modernizing operations through Agile@Scale methodology. Soo's expertise in emerging technologies and organizational transformation is expected to contribute to the company's long-term growth strategy.
Kraft Heinz (Nasdaq: KHC) ha nominato Debby Soo, CEO di OpenTable, nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto dal 24 ottobre 2024. Soo porta con sé una vasta esperienza nello sviluppo tecnologico e nella strategia commerciale globale grazie ai suoi ruoli in OpenTable e KAYAK, dove ha ricoperto la posizione di Chief Commercial Officer. Ha precedentemente ricoperto ruoli presso Google e Citigroup Global Markets. Questa nomina si allinea con l'obiettivo di Kraft Heinz di modernizzare le operazioni attraverso la metodologia Agile@Scale. Si prevede che l'expertise di Soo nelle tecnologie emergenti e nella trasformazione organizzativa contribuisca alla strategia di crescita a lungo termine dell'azienda.
Kraft Heinz (Nasdaq: KHC) ha nombrado a Debby Soo, CEO de OpenTable, para su Junta Directiva, con efecto a partir del 24 de octubre de 2024. Soo aporta una amplia experiencia en desarrollo tecnológico y estrategia comercial global de sus roles en OpenTable y KAYAK, donde se desempeñó como Directora Comercial. Anteriormente, ocupó cargos en Google y Citigroup Global Markets. Este nombramiento se alinea con el enfoque de Kraft Heinz en la modernización de las operaciones a través de la metodología Agile@Scale. Se espera que la experiencia de Soo en tecnologías emergentes y transformación organizacional contribuya a la estrategia de crecimiento a largo plazo de la empresa.
Kraft Heinz (Nasdaq: KHC)는 Debby Soo를 OpenTable의 CEO로 임명하여 2024년 10월 24일부터 이사회의 일원으로 활동하게 합니다. Soo는 OpenTable과 KAYAK에서 Chief Commercial Officer로 근무하며 기술 개발 및 글로벌 비즈니스 전략에 대한 광범위한 경험을 제공합니다. 그녀는 이전에 Google과 Citigroup Global Markets에서도 주요 직책을 역임했습니다. 이번 임명은 Kraft Heinz의 Agile@Scale 방법론을 통한 운영 현대화를 목표로 하고 있습니다. Soo의 신기술 및 조직 변화에 대한 전문성이 회사의 장기 성장 전략에 기여할 것으로 기대됩니다.
Kraft Heinz (Nasdaq: KHC) a nommé Debby Soo, PDG d'OpenTable, au sein de son Conseil d'Administration, à compter du 24 octobre 2024. Soo apporte une vaste expérience en développement technologique et en stratégie commerciale mondiale grâce à ses rôles chez OpenTable et KAYAK, où elle a occupé le poste de Directrice Commerciale. Elle a également occupé des postes chez Google et Citigroup Global Markets. Cette nomination s'inscrit dans l'objectif de Kraft Heinz de moderniser ses opérations grâce à la méthodologie Agile@Scale. L'expertise de Soo en technologies émergentes et en transformation organisationnelle est attendue pour contribuer à la stratégie de croissance à long terme de l'entreprise.
Kraft Heinz (Nasdaq: KHC) hat Debby Soo, die CEO von OpenTable ist, in seinen Vorstand berufen, der am 24. Oktober 2024 wirksam wird. Soo bringt umfangreiche Erfahrungen in der Technologiebewertung und globalen Unternehmensstrategie aus ihren Tätigkeiten bei OpenTable und KAYAK mit, wo sie als Chief Commercial Officer fungierte. Zuvor war sie in Führungspositionen bei Google und Citigroup Global Markets tätig. Die Ernennung steht im Einklang mit dem Fokus von Kraft Heinz, die Betriebsabläufe durch die Agile@Scale-Methodik zu modernisieren. Soos Expertise in aufkommenden Technologien und organisatorischer Transformation wird erwartet, dass sie zur langfristigen Wachstumsstrategie des Unternehmens beiträgt.
- Addition of board member with strong technology and digital transformation expertise
- Strategic alignment with company's modernization efforts through Agile@Scale
- New director brings food industry perspective from OpenTable leadership
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New Independent Director, Debby Soo, is the CEO of OpenTable, Inc., and brings significant expertise in technology transformation, public company leadership, and global business management
Debby Soo (Photo: Business Wire)
“We are thrilled to welcome Debby to our Board,” said Miguel Patricio, Chair of the Board of Kraft Heinz. “Debby brings extensive experience in technology development and global business strategy, having worked with some of the most impactful global technology organizations.”
Prior to her CEO role at OpenTable, Inc., where she has been for more than four years, Soo spent more than 10 years at KAYAK, the metasearch engine for travel services, where she most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer. Earlier in her career at KAYAK, she spent time as the SVP of Business Development; Vice President,
“Debby will be a tremendous asset to the Board in its oversight of the Company’s long-term growth strategy,” said Carlos Abrams-Rivera, Chief Executive Officer and Board member at Kraft Heinz. “We’ve re-engineered Kraft Heinz with Agile@Scale as the foundation of our business. Debby’s experience with emerging technologies and organizational transformation will be incredibly valuable as we continue to modernize the Company.”
Soo has also served on the Board of Directors of EverCommerce Inc. since 2021.
“I am honored to join the Kraft Heinz Board to help drive innovation and sustainable growth across the enterprise,” she said. “My experience at OpenTable, working in close partnership with chefs and restaurateurs, gives me a unique perspective on technology in the food and beverage industry and the powerful role that food plays in bringing people together. Kraft Heinz has built an incredible legacy through its iconic brands and I look forward to being a part of its future."
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