Primo Brands appointed Chief Executive Officer Eric Foss as principal operating officer effective July 7, 2026, as the company eliminates the Chief Operating Officer role and Robert Austin transitions out of his operating duties through a phased separation.
| IndividualRobert AustinEric Foss | RoleChief Operating Officer (principal operating officer until Transition Date)Chief Executive Officer; appointed principal operating officer | Type of ChangeRole eliminated; departing principal operating officer; separation transitionAppointed principal operating officer in addition to CEO role | Effective DateJuly 7, 2026 (Transition Date); employment and transition support through December 31, 2026 (Separation Date)July 7, 2026 (Transition Date) | ReasonBoard eliminated COO position to have operations leadership report directly to CEO for stronger accountability and streamlined leadership modelTo assume principal operating officer duties after elimination of COO position | Replacement InfoCompany does not intend to hire a replacement for the Chief Operating Officer roleN/A | Background DetailsWill remain employed to support transition; eligible for separation pay and benefits per company severance plan and offer letter; equity treatment per Equity Incentive Plan; continued vesting and accelerated vesting of specified awards; supplemental separation payment of $330,000 for benefits continuationServes as CEO; appointed to take on principal operating officer responsibilities effective July 7, 2026 | Board/Committee Role ChangesNot disclosedNot disclosed |
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