Eric Foss is the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Primo Brands Corporation.

Leading one of the premier branded beverage companies in North America, Mr. Foss oversees the Company’s portfolio of iconic brands, including Poland Spring®, Pure Life®, Saratoga®, The Mountain Valley®, Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain®, Ozarka®, Zephyrhills®, Primo Water™, and Sparkletts®, and the Company’s flexible go-to-market system and coast-to-coast network. Mr. Foss focuses on driving value for all stakeholders, including by creating a winning culture anchored in performance and dedicated to Hydrating a Healthy America™.

Mr. Foss has spent his career running global, consumer-centric, and asset- and people-intensive business models in the food and beverage sector and has a proven track record of building brands, expanding scale, improving margins, and driving earnings growth. Before joining Primo Brands, Mr. Foss was Chief Executive Officer from 2012 to 2019, and Chairman from 2015 to 2019, at Aramark Corporation. There, Mr. Foss focused on improving customer satisfaction and loyalty, building an engaged workforce, and delivering strong and sustainable financial success, driving stakeholder value through the company’s IPO and subsequent growth.

Prior to joining Aramark, Mr. Foss served as Chief Executive Officer of Pepsi Beverages Company and as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. In the latter role, he helped lead the company through its IPO and oversaw substantial acquisition and integration efforts.

Mr. Foss served on the Board of Directors of Primo Water Corporation prior to the merger with BlueTriton Brands, Inc. in 2024, and, before becoming Chairman of the Primo Brands Board of Directors in November 2025, had served as a Director since November 2024.

Education

• B.S., Ball State University

Over his tenure, David Hass’ commitment to Primo Brands has been essential to the Company’s transformative growth, robust commercial footprint and financial profile, and meaningful value creation. Mr. Hass oversees the Company’s M&A activities, accounting, financial planning & analysis (“FP&A”), internal audit, investor relations, and treasury activities, among other functions at the Company, drawing on deep insight into the organization and his extensive financial and strategic acumen.

After assisting the IPO of the legacy Primo Water in 2010, Mr. Hass joined Primo Water Corporation in 2011, serving as its Director of FP&A, Vice President of FP&A and Vice President of Strategy, before supporting the strategic sale of the business to Cott Corporation in 2020 and transitioning in his role as Chief Strategy Officer into the newly created organization. In this role, Mr. Hass was the architect of Primo Water’s Water Your Way offering, accelerating growth, driving innovation and propelling operational excellence with Primo’s razor-razorblade business model. Mr. Hass became Chief Financial Officer of Primo Water in 2023, helping refocus the company on its North American assets with the successful sale of its international businesses. Mr. Hass then helped lead Primo Water’s merger and integration with BlueTriton Brands, Inc. to create Primo Brands, where he has served as Chief Financial Officer since the transaction closed in November 2024.

As Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Hass ensures that Primo Brands’ sustainability, commercial, financial and M&A strategies drive long-term, profitable value creation. Mr. Hass also ensures that the Company’s stakeholders benefit from the Company’s prudent capital allocation.

Prior to joining Primo Water Corporation, Mr. Hass was Vice President of Consumer Investment Banking at Stifel (formerly Thomas Weisel Partners). He began his career as an Associate in the Client Financial Management practice at Accenture.

Education

• B.S., Finance, Northern Illinois University
• M.B.A., Finance, Southern Methodist University

As Chief Operating Officer, Robert Austin brings over 20 years of experience in operations, logistics, technology and sales at large consumer and manufacturing corporations to Primo Brands. He oversees the Company’s day-to-day activities, ensuring excellence across supply chain, information technology and sustainability functions while executing against the Company’s strategic priorities and growth initiatives.

Additionally, Mr. Austin leads continual improvements in people, processes, and technology across all functional teams to strengthen the Primo Brands organization and drive exceptional service for the Company’s customers. He has a demonstrated track record of contributing to top-line growth and profitability, while leveraging emerging technologies to boost productivity, enhance environmental standards and grow new businesses and markets.

Prior to the close of the merger between Primo Water Corporation and BlueTriton Brands, Inc. in November 2024, Mr. Austin had been the Chief Operating Officer of BlueTriton Brands since June 2023. In his role, he led sales, operations, supply chain management and integrated planning across more than 7,000 associates, 30 manufacturing families, 74 distribution centers and two call centers. Before that, Mr. Austin was President, and previously Vice President of Field Operations, of BlueTriton Brands’ ReadyRefresh division. In those roles, Mr. Austin was pivotal in securing ReadyRefresh’s position as a North American leader in direct water delivery to homes and offices.

Previously, Mr. Austin served for nine years as Senior Director of Supply Chain for ReadyRefresh at Nestlé Waters North America, a division of Nestlé S.A., before the entity was acquired by BlueTriton Brands. He previously served as ReadyFresh’s National Operations Manager – Retail Direct, Northeast Logistics Manager, and Zone Manager. Mr. Austin also held a variety of management and operational roles at PepsiCo, Inc., as well as fleet operations and services roles at Butler International.

Education

• B.S., Business Management and Economics, SUNY Empire State College

With over two decades in legal and executive roles at international beverage, consumer goods, and technology companies, Hih Song Kim specializes in optimizing risk, opportunity and value for Primo Brands’ stakeholders. As Chief Legal Officer, she oversees a range of core corporate activities, including Company policymaking, management committees, contracts, marketing and intellectual property, employment law and labor relations, litigation, securities law compliance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, executive compensation, treasury and tax matters, regulatory, and government affairs and community relations.

Ms. Kim’s broad expertise makes her an ideal spokesperson and leader for both Primo Brands and the branded beverage industry. Ms. Kim serves on the Board of Directors of the International Bottled Water Association and previously served as Chair and Vice Chair.

Ms. Kim became Chief Administrative Officer of Primo Brands upon the closing of the merger between Primo Water Corporation and BlueTriton Brands, Inc. in November 2024, and has served as Chief Legal Officer since August 2025. Previously, she had served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of BlueTriton Brands since 2021. In her role, Ms. Kim led BlueTriton’s legal, regulatory, government affairs and real estate teams and worked with the Board of Directors to guide corporate governance matters. She also advised on a number of other strategic activities across the organization, including M&A, product innovation, sustainability, and legal and risk management.

Before joining BlueTriton in 2021, Ms. Kim was Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Kaplan Test Prep, and Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Stoli Group USA. She spent over 15 years in leadership and legal positions at Colgate-Palmolive Company and Unilever United States, Inc. At the start of her career, she was an associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, as well as a financial analyst at Kidder, Peabody & Co. Incorporated.

Education

• A.B., Social Studies, magna cum laude, Harvard University
• J.D., Harvard Law School

Affiliations

• Chair of Board of Directors, International Bottled Water Association (2023 – Present)
• Board, Day One – dating and domestic violence prevention (2020–present)
• Board, The Door – youth development and social services (2004–2020)
• Board of Trustees, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (2004–2013)
• Board, Legal Information for Families Today (2000–2004)
• Board, Urban Bush Women – dance company (1995–2001)

Jason Ausher has over two decades of accounting experience specific to the hydration and beverage industries, including more than 15 years with the Primo Brands organization. As Chief Accounting Officer, Mr. Ausher runs an accounting function that seeks to maintain best-in-class internal controls and communication, an area where his long tenure and deep organizational insights are invaluable. He also oversees external reporting, ensuring financial filings and other disclosures remain in strict compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulations.

Mr. Ausher has served as Primo Brands’ Chief Accounting Officer since November 2024, following the close of the merger between Primo Water Corporation and BlueTriton Brands, Inc. Previously, Mr. Ausher had been Primo Water Corporation’s Chief Accounting Officer for nearly a decade, having assumed the role in 2015. Previously Mr. Ausher was the company’s VP Treasurer, Corporate Development; its Corporate Controller; and its U.S. Business Unit Controller.

Prior to Primo Water Corporation, Mr. Ausher held numerous positions with Walter Industries, Inc. and Mueller Water Products Inc., a water infrastructure business and spin-off of Walter Industries, Inc., where he was Vice President of Finance. Mr. Ausher began his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Education

• Bachelor’s, Accounting, St. John Fisher University

As Chief Marketing Officer, Kheri Tillman is charged with ensuring Primo Brands’ growth and success through the creation of innovative, customer-centric marketing programs that aim to enhance brand visibility and drive sustainable growth. In her role, Ms. Tillman is focused on building brands and fostering deep connections with consumers in order to secure industry-leading growth for the organization.

Ms. Tillman became Chief Marketing Officer of Primo Brands following the close of Primo Water Corporation’s merger with BlueTriton Brands, Inc. in November 2024. Previously, Ms. Tillman had served as Chief Marketing Officer at BlueTriton Brands, Inc. since November 2022, where she was charged with leading the organization’s marketing strategy at a critical moment of increased brand-building investments and organic expansion.

With more than 20 years in marketing and sales, Ms. Tillman has a proven track record of pairing brand strategies and activation ideas to reach audiences, increase sales and influence the adoption of brands. Before joining BlueTriton Brands, Inc., Ms. Tillman was Vice President of Global Development and Marketing Services at Harman International, where she led a global team of marketers responsible for the creation of all global consumer communications through advertising, creative and marketing assets. Prior to joining Harman International, Ms. Tillman held the position of Vice President of Trade Marketing and Sales Strategy at Heineken USA, a subsidiary of Heineken N.V., from 2010 to 2013, and Vice President of Marketing for Dos Equis, Amstel Light and Newcastle Brown Ale from 2007 to 2012. She also held several roles in brand management for over seven years at Kraft Foods Group, Inc., which later merged with H.J. Heinz Company.

Education

• B.A., Sociology, Spelman College
• M.B.A., Marketing and Management Strategy, Northwestern University

Affiliations

• Board, Greenwich Academy (2021-Present)

With over two decades of experience in the consumer goods industry, Joe Wiggetman is a customer champion who seeks to build lasting relationships between the organization’s iconic portfolio of brands and its customers. As Primo Brands’ Chief Customer Officer, Mr. Wiggetman is responsible for driving revenue and share growth by delivering superior products and services for customers and consumers. Mr. Wiggetman aligns the organization’s business goals to meet evolving customer needs and preferences to ensure Primo Brands remains a differentiated leader in branded beverages.

Prior to the November 2024 closing of Primo Water Corporation’s merger with BlueTriton Brands, Inc., Mr. Wiggetman was the Chief Customer Officer at BlueTriton Brands, Inc., where he had led the Company’s customer strategy since June 2023. In his role, he focused on driving growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences across the business, leveraging his expertise in strategic planning, P&L management, and cross-functional collaboration. Previously, Mr. Wiggetman served as Vice President of Sales for Walmart, Target, and Club from 2021 to 2023.

Before joining BlueTriton Brands, Inc. in 2021, Mr. Wiggetman spent 14 years in a variety of roles at Nestlé Waters North America, a division of Nestlé S.A., before the entity was acquired by BlueTriton Brands, Inc. Previously, Mr. Wiggetman spent over 15 years in leadership roles at Daymon Worldwide, Unilever Plc, and Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

Education

• B.A., Business Management, Clark University
• M.B.A., Marketing, Sacred Heart University

Nancy Sotomayor has brought passion and conviction for sustainable HR business practices since she began as an intern at BlueTriton Brands, Inc. nearly twenty years ago. Following the merger between Primo Water Corporation and BlueTriton Brands in November 2024 to create Primo Brands, Ms. Sotomayor continues to share her knowledge and experience as the Company’s Chief Human Resources Officer.

In her role, Ms. Sotomayor is responsible for leading the people operations of the Company, including overseeing human relations in all business areas and shaping Primo Brands’ culture with best-in-class talent acquisition and management.

Ms. Sotomayor’s unique history with Primo Brands fosters deep connection and communications across the organization. During her career, Ms. Sotomayor has pioneered several successful programs to incentivize associates and drive business outcomes, and continues to advocate for programs that benefit both employees and the Company as a whole.

Education

• B.A., Marketing, Communications & Human Resources, Baruch College

As Primo Brands’ Chief Sustainability Officer, Charles Fogg is responsible for the Company’s environmental sustainability strategy, with a focus on advancing circularity across our operations, with a priority toward reusing, reducing and recycling. With sustainability at the core of Primo Brands’ mission, Mr. Fogg develops capabilities to strengthen Primo Brands’ stewardship of natural resources, optimize operations, and cultivate sustainability best practices across the organization to position the Company for long-term growth.

Mr. Fogg has held his current position since November 2024, following the closing of Primo Water Corporation’s merger with BlueTriton Brands, Inc. Previously, Mr. Fogg had been Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and Mountain Valley Spring Water, North America since May 2022 at Primo Water Corporation. Previously, Mr. Fogg was the Company’s Senior Vice President and General Manager, Retail Division, North America and Senior Vice President Supply Chain, North America. He also spent over a decade at DS Services of America, Inc., including after it was acquired by Primo Water Corporation in 2014, in various roles, including Vice President of Manufacturing, Vice President Sales, and Vice President and General Manager Florida Division.

Mr. Fogg’s more than two decades of experience in the hydration industry gives him in-depth sector expertise to support the organization in delivering on its sustainability commitments. Prior to joining Primo Water Corporation, Mr. Fogg served in operational leadership roles at Nestlé Waters North America, a division of Nestlé S.A., and at Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. formerly known as Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated.

Education

• B.A., History, Tulane University

As Chief Supply Chain Officer, David Thorpe brings extensive manufacturing and operational experience in the food and beverage industry. In his role, Mr. Thorpe is responsible for enabling Primo Brands’ supply chain function to deliver exceptional products and services. He oversees and manages all aspects of the organization’s production flow to provide predictable and best-in-class safety, quality, reliability, and service.

Mr. Thorpe has served in his current role since November 2024, following the close of Primo Water Corporation’s merger with BlueTriton Brands, Inc. Previously, he served as Vice President of Operations at BlueTriton Brands, Inc., where he was responsible for planning and implementing the organization’s operational strategy.

Prior to joining BlueTriton Brands, Inc., Mr. Thorpe spent 15 years at Nestlé Waters, a division of Nestlé S.A, where he served as Vice President of Technical and Production, East Region and Supply Chain Director, West.

Education

• B.S., Management and Marketing, Saint Peter’s University

As Chief Transformation Officer, Jeffrey Johnson is responsible for driving strategic integration initiatives and unlocking synergies across the organization following the close of the merger between Primo Water Corporation and BlueTriton Brands, Inc. in November 2024 to form the new Primo Brands Corporation. Mr. Johnson’s focus includes evolving and executing the strategic integration and alignment plans, ensuring comprehensive stakeholder engagement, leading change management, and overseeing Company-wide operational excellence and safety strategy. In addition, he leads Primo Brands’ strategy for continuously improving its business processes to enhance safety, security, quality and efficiency.

Prior to the merger close, Mr. Johnson was appointed Senior Vice President of Process Excellence and Integration Management at Primo Water Corporation in August 2024 as the business prepared to merge. Prior to the merger activities, he served as Primo Water Corporation’s Senior Vice President of Global Process Excellence from 2022 to 2024 and Senior Vice President of Global Operational Excellence and Service Optimization from 2021 to 2022. In these roles, Mr. Johnson helped drive network and asset optimization, service excellence and end-to-end customer obsession, ultimately enhancing margins and improving return on invested capital.

Mr. Johnson has a deep track record of driving transformative supply chain, middle-mile, and last-mile solutions and profitability through strategic planning and innovative process optimization within the global logistics and services industry. Before joining Primo Water Corporation, Mr. Johnson served as a Senior Business Coach at Amazon from 2021 to 2022, coaching its independent owners and operators on how to run an effective business. Prior to that, he spent 32 years at United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) where he held roles of progressively higher responsibility. In his ultimate role as President, US Industrial Engineering, he managed operational excellence, capacity planning, operational excellence and asset utilization, leading a team of over 1,900 engineering members across the 1,100 U.S. locations.

Education

• S.B.A, Newman University, magna cum laude
• Emory University Goizueta Business School, Executive Perspectives

Affiliations

• Board, United Way of Western Kansas
• Committee Chair, Twin Cities United Way
• Board, United Way of Washington County East
• Eagle Scout, B.S.A.

Ashok Vantipalli is Chief Information & Digital Officer at Primo Brands, where he leads enterprise technology, digital, data, AI, and cybersecurity strategy and execution. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, he is responsible for advancing next-generation technology platforms that enable growth, strengthen customer and partner engagement, and drive operational excellence as the company continues to scale as an industry leader.

Ashok brings 30 years of technology and leadership experience across multiple industries, with deep expertise in digital transformation, customer experience, and scalable enterprise platforms. Prior to joining Primo Brands, he served as Chief Information & Technology Officer at TireHub, a joint venture between Bridgestone and Goodyear, where he built and scaled digital, supply chain, and last-mile technology capabilities that supported rapid business growth while enhancing customer and associate experiences.

Earlier in his career, Ashok held senior leadership roles at Sage, Alvarez & Marsal, and McKinsey & Company, leading global transformations, M&A integration, and enterprise modernization initiatives.

He is known for his collaborative leadership style, focus on talent development, and track record of aligning technology innovation with business value creation.

Education

• M.S. Computer Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology
• B.S Applied Mathematics & Statistics, SUNY Stony Brook