Andre Maciel
Summary
Andre Maciel is Kraft Heinz’s Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer, a position he has held since March 2, 2022. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1637459/000163745922000002/ex991-pressrelease.htm))
Biography
Maciel joined Kraft Heinz in 2013 and has held several finance and operating roles within the company. Before becoming global CFO, he was senior vice president, U.S. chief financial officer, and head of digital transformation; he previously served as managing director of Continental Europe, U.S. CFO, and head of U.S. commercial finance. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1637459/000163745922000002/ex991-pressrelease.htm)) His responsibilities have included global financial leadership, business planning, performance management, and support for the company’s digital-transformation efforts. Maciel holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from the Universidade de São Paulo and an MBA from INSEAD. He became principal financial officer of Kraft Heinz after succeeding Paulo Basilio in a planned 2022 transition. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1637459/000163745922000002/ex991-pressrelease.htm))
Notable achievements
- Built a broad internal career at Kraft Heinz across commercial finance, U.S. finance, European operations, and digital transformation. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1637459/000163745922000002/ex991-pressrelease.htm))
- Was selected as the successor to Paulo Basilio as global CFO in a planned leadership transition. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1637459/000163745922000002/ex991-pressrelease.htm))
- Provided financial leadership during Kraft Heinz’s continuing transformation and strategic review, including the 2025 separation proposal and its 2026 pause.
- Kraft Heinz reported $4.5 billion of operating cash flow and $3.7 billion of free cash flow for 2025, while returning $2.3 billion of capital to stockholders. ([ir.kraftheinzcompany.com](https://ir.kraftheinzcompany.com/news/kraft-heinz-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025-results/9ab50a62-8397-48cb-949c-eb1648570fd6))
- Continues to serve as the company’s principal financial officer and signatory on quarterly and annual SEC filings. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1637459/000163745926000022/exhibit322q12026.htm?utm_source=openai))
Problem areas / controversies
- Maciel has served as CFO during a period of weak operating performance, including Kraft Heinz’s 3.5% net-sales decline and large impairment charges in 2025. ([ir.kraftheinzcompany.com](https://ir.kraftheinzcompany.com/news/kraft-heinz-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025-results/9ab50a62-8397-48cb-949c-eb1648570fd6))
- The company’s financial leadership has had to balance shareholder returns with increased investment in marketing, sales, research, and product development as the business seeks to restore growth. ([ir.kraftheinzcompany.com](https://ir.kraftheinzcompany.com/news/kraft-heinz-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025-results/9ab50a62-8397-48cb-949c-eb1648570fd6))
- Higher advertising and manufacturing costs contributed to an 11.8% decline in adjusted operating income in the first quarter of 2026. ([marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/kraft-heinz-beats-quarterly-sales-estimates-ce7f58ddd18df524))
- No major personal regulatory controversy or misconduct allegation involving Maciel was identified in the company filings and reputable coverage reviewed.