USA | The Kraft Heinz Company has announced that Debby Soo has been appointed to the Board of Directors (“Board”), effective the 24th of October, 2024.
Debby Soo is the CEO of OpenTable, Inc., with significant expertise in technology transformation, public company leadership, and global business management.
“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 organisations.”
Before 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 was the SVP of Business Development, Vice President of Asia Pacific, and Senior Director of New Markets, among other roles.
Before joining KAYAK, Soo held positions at Google and Citigroup Global Markets. She has a B.A. and M.A. from Stanford University and an MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
“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 organisational transformation will be incredibly valuable as we continue to modernise the Company.”
Soo has also served on the Board of Directors of EverCommerce Inc. since 2021. She was honoured to join the Kraft Heinz Board to help drive innovation and sustainable growth across the enterprise.
“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,” said Soo.
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