Heinz Reassigns Execs

NEW YORK - Mar 28/06 - SNS -- H.J. Heinz Company gave two Executive Vice Presidents (EVP) new geographic assignments effective May 4, 2006, the beginning of the company's Fiscal 2007.

Joseph Jimenez will become Executive Vice President, President and CEO for Heinz's operations in Asia Pacific and Rest of World, with responsibility for business units in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East.

Christopher Warmoth is promoted into the newly created position of Senior Vice President for Heinz Asia. Warmoth, who will relocate to Shanghai, assumes responsibility for Heinz operations in China, Indonesia, India and Japan. Warmoth will report to Joe Jimenez. He began his Heinz career in 2003, after serving as Director of Central European & Middle East markets for The Coca-Cola Company. In previous senior management roles at Proctor & Gamble Co., Warmoth ran businesses in Europe, the Middle East and the United States.

C. Scott O'Hara, currently Executive Vice President (EVP) for Heinz Asia Pacific and Canada, will become EVP, President and CEO for Heinz Europe.

Michael D. Milone (49), will continue as Senior Vice President - Heinz Rest of World (which includes Latin America, Africa and the Middle East) and will add responsibility for Heinz Australia and New Zealand. He will report to Jimenez.