Brad Davidson, president of Kellogg North America, has elected to retire after three decades of service with Kellogg Company. “It’s with mixed feelings that I announce that I am retiring to spend more time with my family,” he said. “During my career that spanned four decades at the Kellogg Company, I’ve had the privilege to come to work every day and do something I truly love. Now, it’s time for me to spend the next part of my life fully sharing every day with the people I love. I wish my Kellogg family all the best.”

“Brad’s deep business knowledge, strong commercial leadership and operational expertise benefited Kellogg greatly throughout his career with the company,” said John Bryant, president and CEO, Kellogg Company. “We congratulate Brad and his family and thank him for his years of service to our great company.”

The company also announced several structure enhancements designed to drive growth. Paul Norman, president, Kellogg International, who has been serving as president, Kellogg Europe on an interim basis, has been appointed to the newly created role of chief growth officer. In this role, he will be responsible for helping develop Kellogg Company’s long-term category strategies, including driving scalable, consumer-driven brand-building and breakthrough innovation.

Chris Hood, who led Kellogg Europe Snacks, will succeed Mr. Norman as president, Kellogg Europe. Mr. Hood joined Kellogg with the 2012 acquisition of Pringles and has a track record of building successful brands and retail partnerships, as well as driving product and supply chain innovation in the European, Asian and North American consumer product markets.

The president, Kellogg North America and president, Kellogg International roles will be eliminated. The Kellogg North America business units will now report directly to the CEO, Mr. Bryant, reflecting the size and importance of these businesses.