Mr. Steven A. Cahillane, also known as Steve, has been the Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Kellogg Company since October 2, 2017 and has been its Chairman since March 16, 2018. Mr. Cahillane possesses particular knowledge and experience in a variety of areas, including accounting and financial acumen, risk management, innovation and research and development, branded consumer products and consumer dynamics, regulatory and government that strengthens the Board's collective knowledge, capabilities. Mr. Cahillane served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Alphabet Holding Company, Inc. since September 08, 2014. Mr. Cahillane served as the President of Coca-Cola Americas at The Coca-Cola Company from January 01, 2013 to February 28, 2014 and served as its Executive Vice President from February 21, 2013 to February 28, 2014. He served as the Chief Executive Officer and President at NBTY, Inc. since September 08, 2014. Mr. Cahillane served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. from October 2010 to February 28, 2013. He has over 20 years of successful international beverage sales, marketing and distribution experience. He served as Executive Officer of Coca-Cola Refreshments USA & Bottling Soda Fountains and Supply Chain at The Coca-Cola Company since August 2010. He served as an Executive Officer of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. He served as the President of Coca-Cola Enterprises’ North America of The Coca-Cola Company from 2008 to August 2010 and was the President of CCE's Europe Group. He served as President of North American Group and Executive Vice President at Coca-Cola European Partners plc from 2008 to August 2010. He served as Executive Officer of Coca-Cola European Partners plc. He served as the President of North American Group of Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. since July 28, 2008. He began as a sales representative for E&J Gallo Winery, serving in several sales positions before becoming General Manager. In 1995, Steve founded State Street Brewing Company in Chicago. He served as Vice President and General Manager of Coors Distribution Company. He served as the President of AB InBev UK Limited. Mr. Cahillane served as President of various Coca-Cola operating groups from 2007 to 2012. He served as the President and Executive President - European Group of Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. from October 1, 2007 to July 28, 2008. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of Interbrew UK, a division of Inbev S.A., from August 2003 to August 2005. He served as the Chief Marketing Officer of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (formerly, InBev SA) from August 2005 to August 2007 and as its Chief Commercial Officer since August 1, 2005. He joined InBev in 1999 and led its global commercial strategy, marketing and sponsorships, innovation and research and insights. He served as Vice President of U.S. Sales of InBev until 2001. Mr. Cahillane served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Labatt USA from August 2001 to September 2003 and holding the position of Business Unit President for Interbrew UK and Ireland of Interbrew S.A. He serves as a Director of The American Beverage Association. He serves as a Trustee at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc. He served as Director of NBTY, Inc. since September 8, 2014. He served as Director of Alphabet Holding Company, Inc. since September 8, 2014. Mr. Cahillane is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Northwestern University. He serves on the Board of the Purpose Built Communities Foundation. Mr. Cahillane holds a BA in political science from Northwestern University and an MBA from Harvard University.
Kellogg Company (also Kellogg's, Kellogg, and Kellogg's of Battle Creek) is an American multinational food manufacturing company headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States. Kellogg's produces cereal and convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, fruit-flavored snacks, frozen waffles, and vegetarian foods. The company's brands include Froot Loops, Corn Flakes, Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Special K, Cocoa Krispies, Keebler, Pringles, Pop-Tarts, Kashi, Cheez-It, Eggo, Nutri-Grain, Morningstar Farms, and many more. Kellogg's stated purpose is "Nourishing families so they can flourish and thrive."[3]
Kellogg's products are manufactured in 18 countries and marketed in over 180 countries.[4] Kellogg's largest factory is at Trafford Park in Manchester, United Kingdom, which is also the location of its European headquarters.[5] Kellogg's holds a Royal Warrant from Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince of Wales.