Form 8-K · Current report
Keurig Dr Pepper 8-K, filed Oct 1, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0001418135
- Accession no.
- 0001193125-26-409799
Summary
Keurig Dr Pepper named Russ Torres as CEO of its Coffee Operating Unit, effective November 3, 2026, and as future CEO of Global Coffee Co., the standalone coffee entity expected from the separation of its coffee and beverage businesses. Torres, currently president and chief operating officer of Kimberly-Clark, will lead integration of KDP's and JDE Peet's coffee operations ahead of a separation targeted for early 2027.
Key points
- Keurig Dr Pepper named Russ Torres as CEO of its Coffee Operating Unit effective November 3, 2026, and as CEO of the future Global Coffee Co. upon the planned separation.
- Torres currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of Kimberly-Clark and will lead integration of KDP's and JDE Peet's coffee operations, reporting to KDP CEO Tim Cofer.
- Tim Cofer will become CEO of Beverage Co. following the separation, which is targeted for early 2027.
- Global Coffee Co. is expected to generate about $16 billion in annual revenue, employ more than 25,000 people, and serve consumers in over 100 markets.
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Items reported
- 8.01Other Events
- 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
From the filing
Item 8.01. Other Events. On October 1, 2026, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Russ Torres as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company’s Coffee Operating Unit and future Chief Executive Officer of Global Coffee Co., the standalone entity expected to result from the previously announced separation of the Company’s coffee and beverage businesses, with the appointment effective as of November 3, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibit No. …
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