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Philipp Navratil, CEO of Nestlé

Who is the CEO of Nestlé in 2026?

Philipp Navratil is the Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé. Philipp has held the CEO seat since September 2025.

Updated September 24, 2026
Time in seat
1 year
CEO since September 2025
Years at company
24 years
Joined Nestlé December 2001
Education
University of St.Gallen
MBA, Finance & Capital Markets
Summary
  • Philipp Navratil rose through Nestlé: International Auditor and Audit Team Leader from December 2001, then Chief Executive Officer at Nestlé Nespresso SA from July 2024, before taking the CEO seat in September 2025.
  • Philipp Navratil holds an MBA, Finance & Capital Markets from University of St.Gallen, and studied at IMD (International Institute for Management Development) - Business Programs and IIM Bangalore.

Current company

Nestlé

Nestlé is a Swiss multi-national food and beverage company.

food industryHeadquartered in VeveyFounded 1866Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange

Source: Wikidata

Career and education

Philipp Navratil joined Nestlé in December 2001 and has been CEO since September 2025.

Career

  1. Nestlé2001 to present
    • Chief Executive OfficerSeptember 2025 to present
    • Executive Board MemberJanuary 2025 to present
    • Senior Vice President - Head of Coffee Strategic Business UnitJanuary 2020 to June 2024
    • Business Executive Officer (Vice President) Coffee & BeveragesFebruary 2013 to January 2020
    • Country ManagerMay 2009 to January 2013
    • Different Commercial Positions (Key Account and Product Management)June 2005 to April 2009
    • International Auditor and Audit Team LeaderDecember 2001 to May 2005
  2. Nestlé Nespresso SA2024 to 2025
    • Chief Executive Officer

Sources: LinkedIn profile

Education

University of St.Gallen, MBA, Finance & Capital MarketsIMD (International Institute for Management Development) - Business Programs, SMAIIM Bangalore, Exchange TermSource

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the CEO of Nestlé?

Philipp Navratil is the Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé. Philipp has held the CEO seat since September 2025.

When did Philipp Navratil become CEO of Nestlé?

Philipp Navratil has been CEO of Nestlé since September 2025, according to LinkedIn profile.

How long has Philipp Navratil been CEO of Nestlé?

Philipp Navratil has been CEO of Nestlé for 1 year, since September 2025.

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Identity confirmed against Wikipedia, Nestlé. Last verified: September 24, 2026.