Former Heinz CEO William R. Johnson To Advent As Advisor

William R. Johnson, a former chief executive of H.J. Heinz, has joined the private equity firm Advent International as an adviser. Johnson retired in June 2013 after spending more than 15 years as chief executive, after the buyout of Heinz by Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital. He will serve as an “operating partner” of Advent, an advisory role.