Dubai, September 2, 2025 – (Qahwa World) – Nestlé has appointed Philipp Navratil as its new Chief Executive Officer following the dismissal of Laurent Freixe, who was removed after an internal investigation confirmed a breach of the company’s Code of Business Conduct.
İsviçre-Avusturya vatandaşı olan 49 yaşındaki Navratil, Nestlé'de yirmi yılı aşkın deneyime sahip ve küresel kahve sektöründeki liderliğiyle tanınıyor. Şirkete 2001 yılında katıldı ve 2009'da Nestlé Honduras Ülke Müdürü, 2013'te Meksika'da Kahve ve İçecekler İş Lideri ve 2020'de Kahve Stratejik İş Birimi'ni yöneten Kıdemli Başkan Yardımcısı da dahil olmak üzere uluslararası rollerde istikrarlı bir şekilde ilerledi. Temmuz 2024'te Nespresso CEO'su olarak atandı ve Ocak 2025'te Nestlé İcra Kurulu üyesi oldu.
“Philipp has an impressive track record in delivering results across diverse markets and is known for his dynamic leadership and collaborative management style,” said Nestlé Chairman Paul Bulcke, who himself is set to step down in 2026 after 47 years with the company.
Navratil assumes the top job at a critical time. Nestlé reported a 1.8% revenue decline in 2024 to CHF 91.3 billion ($10.1 billion) and a further 1.8% drop in the first half of 2025. Despite the overall slowdown, the company’s coffee business remains strong, with double-digit growth in the Americas and mid-single-digit growth in Europe during the first six months of 2025. Price increases averaging 6% across retail coffee ranges also helped drive category performance.
Industry observers say Navratil’s appointment underscores Nestlé’s reliance on its coffee portfolio — one of the group’s fastest-growing categories — to stabilize sales and restore momentum. His immediate challenge will be to rebuild investor confidence and strengthen Nestlé’s global position following a period of turbulence at the top.
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