C. Scott O'Hara will join the H.J. Heinz Company on January 1, 2006, in the newly created position of executive vice president -- Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. He will report directly to Heinz chairman, president and chief executive officer William R. Johnson and will serve as a member of the office of the chairman. O'Hara will be based at Heinz World Headquarters in Pittsburgh. He will have responsibility for Heinz businesses in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East.
"Scott O'Hara is a key addition to our management team. He is highly regarded by his peers and brings with him 20 years of experience in the consumer products industry, with more than six years managing international businesses," Johnson said. "Scott's insight into brand building, product innovation and the global marketplace perfectly complement Heinz's strategic growth plans."