PEOPLE: As KDP Acquisition Looms, JDE Peet's CEO Simon Sets Apr Departure; Simply Good Foods' Quest Leader, Heflin, Taking Interim Role

As plans proceed for Keurig Dr Pepper to acquire JDE Peet's, then spin off the combined coffee cos as separate entity, Peet's Coffee CEO of past 3+ years, Eric Lauterbach, has decided to step down. He's being succeeded by Stuart Heflin, former Glanbia exec who ran most important segment at...
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Publishing Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Volume: 22
  • Issue #: 233
  • Issue Date: 11/17/2025