Mondelez International, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Mondelez International (Nasdaq: MDLZ) filed an 8-K reporting that Luca Zaramella has been appointed Chief Operating Officer in addition to continuing as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2026. The company announced the appointment via press release on January 29, 2026; the Form 8-K was filed January 30, 2026. Mr. Zaramella, age 56, joined Mondelez in 1996 and became EVP & CFO in August 2018.

Key Details

• Appointment effective date: February 1, 2026; press release dated January 29, 2026.
• 2026 compensation approved by the People and Compensation Committee: annual base salary $1,250,000; target annual incentive equal to 150% of base salary (i.e., 150%); annual long-term incentive target value $7,225,000.
• Company approved reasonable business use and limited personal use of the company aircraft for Mr. Zaramella, subject to company policy.
• Filing notes no family relationships with directors or executive officers and no related-party transactions reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Why It Matters
This is a material executive change: the COO role added to the existing CFO responsibilities centralizes more operational and financial leadership under Mr. Zaramella. Investors should note the compensation package set for 2026 (base, incentive targets and long-term equity value), which signals the board’s view of the strategic importance of his combined role. The 8-K also provides standard disclosures (press release attached and no reportable related-party transactions).