Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of WK Kellogg Co.

Gary Pilnick
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of WK Kellogg Co.
Gary serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of WK Kellogg Co. Prior to his current role, Gary spent 23 years with Kellogg Company, where he was an Executive Committee member since 2003. As Vice Chairman, Corporate Development and Chief Legal Officer of Kellogg Company, Gary was involved in key decisions across every facet of the business, including as part of the team of executives leading the move to separate Kellogg into two independent companies.
A key architect of Kellogg’s proven Deploy for Growth strategy, Gary was heavily involved in shaping the Company’s growth portfolio, spearheading many strategic initiatives including the acquisition of Pringles and the Company’s expansion into Africa. In addition to his deep understanding of the business, Gary has significant and wide-ranging expertise bridging corporate strategy, M&A and legal.
In a career spanning more than three decades, Gary has built substantial experience in the consumer packaged goods sector, his time at Kellogg having followed leadership roles at Specialty Foods Corporation and Sara Lee Corporation.
Gary serves on the Board of Directors for leading consumer products company Newell Brands, Consumer Brands Association and the Duke University Law Board.