Post Holdings announced that Greg Pearson will become President and CEO of its Post Consumer Brands division, effective April 1 2026. Pearson, who has led Compana Pet Brands since 2023, brings 25 years of experience in consumer packaged goods, including a recent tenure as CEO of Pretzels, Inc. and senior roles at Conagra Brands and Chewy.com.
The appointment comes after Post Consumer Brands reported a 13% decline in net sales for the fourth quarter of 2025, excluding the impact of the 8th Avenue acquisition. Cereal volumes fell 8.1% and pet‑food volumes dropped 13.2%, underscoring the need for a leader with a proven track record in supply‑chain optimization and portfolio management to reverse the trend.
Nicolas Catoggio, who stepped down from the Post Consumer Brands role to become Post Holdings’ EVP and COO in January 2026, will work with Pearson over the transition period. The move is part of a broader leadership reshuffle that followed the retirement of former EVP and COO Jeff Zadoks.
Rob Vitale, Post Holdings’ President and CEO, said, “Greg’s experience leading and transforming businesses in grocery and pet, across brands and private label, is a great fit for our Post Consumer Brands organization. We are excited to welcome Greg to Post and look forward to working together to build on Post Consumer Brands’ success.”
Post Holdings has emphasized operational excellence and growth as key priorities for the division. Pearson’s background in driving business transformation—most notably the sale of Pretzels, Inc. to The Hershey Company in 2021—positions him to strengthen the cereal, pet‑food and nut‑butter segments through cost discipline, product innovation and supply‑chain efficiencies.
Financially, Post Holdings reported earnings for Q4 2025 with an EPS of $2.09, beating the consensus estimate of $1.87, while revenue came in slightly below expectations at $2.20 billion versus an estimate of $2.25 billion. Management guided for fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $1,500–$1,540 million, reflecting confidence in continued operational improvements.
With Pearson’s appointment, Post Holdings signals a renewed focus on leveraging experienced leadership to drive growth and profitability in its core consumer‑brands portfolio, aiming to reverse recent sales declines and capitalize on opportunities in the cereal, pet‑food and nut‑butter markets.
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