Keurig Dr Pepper announced that Russ Torres will lead its coffee operating unit and then become CEO of Global Coffee Co. upon the separation of the coffee business from the beverages business, which remains slated for early 2027.
Keurig Dr Pepper was established in 2018 following a merger between Keurig Green Mountain Coffee and Dr Pepper Snapple. The company manufactures and distributes coffee systems (including coffee brewers and single-serve coffee pods) under the Keurig and Green Mountain brands, as well as ready-to-drink beverages including flavored (non-cola) sparkling soft drinks under well-known brands such as Dr Pepper, Snapple, and Canada Dry. The company acquired coffeemaker JDE Peet's for $18 billion in cash in April 2026. Following the merger, it plans to split into two US-listed entities to focus on refreshment beverages in North America and global coffee separately in early 2027.