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The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced its leadership team for the term beginning Jan. 1.

Carreteiro joins HEINEKEN from PepsiCo, where, as the CEO of PepsiCo Brazil & South Cone Foods business, he is responsible for 16,000 employees and 10 factories.

Carlos Abrams-Rivera will step down Jan. 1 and serve as an advisor to the company until March 6, 2026, to ensure a seamless leadership transition.

Braun will succeed James Quincey, who will transition to executive chairman after serving as CEO for nine years. 

In this role, Drake will oversee the strategic growth and operational performance of Gresham Smith's Industrial practice, which supports a range of clients across industrial and advanced manufacturing sectors.

With nearly two decades of engineering and construction leadership, Manker has a record of driving growth, innovation and operational excellence across the food processing sector.

Jill Evanko, previously president and CEO of Chart Industries, Inc., will take over the role of Duravant’s CEO in January 2026.

Humphreys succeeds Allan Huttema, who will return to his Idaho dairy farm as a Northwest Dairy Association member-owner.

Herr Food President Troy Gunden, a third-generation family member, will succeed Ed Herr as CEO while retaining his president title.

A licensed professional engineer (PE) and project management professional (PMP), Jens Ebert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Science degree in project management from Pennsylvania State University.