Business Experience
Eric Foss has served as the Lead Independent Director of The Cigna Group since April 1, 2026. Mr. Foss also serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Primo Brands Corporation, a leading branded beverage company. He first joined the organization in 2023 as a member of the Board of Primo Water (later renamed Primo Brands) and was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in November 2025. Mr. Foss has a proven track record of driving growth for global at scale companies, having previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Aramark, a provider of food services, facilities management, and uniform services, from May 2012 until August 2019. He also served as Aramark Chair of the Board starting in February 2015 until his retirement from Aramark in August 2019. He served as Chief Executive Officer of Pepsi Beverages Company, a beverage manufacturer, seller, and distributor and a division of PepsiCo, Inc., from 2010 until December 2011. He was the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc., from 2008 until 2010, President and Chief Executive Officer from 2006 until 2008, and Chief Operating Officer from 2005 until 2006.
As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Primo Brands Corporation, Mr. Foss brings deep expertise in brand-building, operational excellence, and customer-focused innovation. As Chief Executive Officer of both Aramark and The Pepsi Bottling Group, he led each company’s initial public offerings, giving him a deep knowledge of the capital markets and prudent risk management while creating strong stakeholder value. While leading Aramark, Mr. Foss gained significant experience in managing the operations of a global business with risk management, strategic planning, transactions, technology, and financial oversight. He also delivered increased shareholder value by improving customer loyalty and building an inclusive and engaged workforce. During his tenure, Aramark received several recognitions, including, to name a few, being named to Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies list, to Fair360’s Top 50 Employers list, and as a Best Place to Work by the Disability Equality Index.