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Philipp Navratil

Philipp Navratil

Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé S.A.

 

Philipp Navratil became Nestlé's Chief Executive Officer in September 2025.

With over two decades of experience at Nestlé in positions all over the world, Philipp possesses deep market insights and has an impressive track record of achieving results in challenging environments. Philipp is known for his collaborative, inclusive management style and his ability to inspire teams.

Philipp began his career with Nestlé in 2001 as an international auditor. After holding various commercial positions in Central America, he was appointed Country Manager for Nestlé Honduras in 2009. In 2013, he assumed leadership of the coffee and beverage business in Mexico. In 2020, he was appointed Senior Vice President and Head of Nestlé’s Coffee Strategic Business Unit, where he was responsible for shaping the global strategy of and driving innovation for the Nescafé and Starbucks coffee brands. In July 2024, Philipp became the CEO of Nespresso S.A., and on January 1, 2025, he joined the Nestlé Executive Board.

Philipp holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.

Date of birth: 1976     
Nationality: Swiss and Austrian
Languages: German, Italian, English, Spanish, French    
Other: Married, two children

Career

  • September 2025 Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé S.A.
  • January 2025 Executive Vice President, Nestlé S.A., CEO Nestlé Nespresso S.A.
  • 2024 CEO, Nestlé Nespresso S.A., International Headquarters
  • 2020 Senior Vice President, Head of the Coffee Strategic Business Unit, Nestlé S.A.
  • 2013 Vice President, Business Executive Officer Coffee and Beverages, Nestlé México S.A. de C.V.
  • 2009 Country Manager of Nestlé Central America S.A., Nestlé Honduras S.A.
  • 2008 Consumer Marketing Manager, Nestlé Central America
  • 2005 Key Account Manager/Regional Sales, Nestlé Central America
  • 2003 Team Leader, Nestlé Audit Group, Nestlé S.A.
  • 2001 Audit Team Member, Nestlé Audit Group, Nestlé S.A.     

Education    

  • 1996-2001 University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, Studies of Business Administration, majoring in Finance and Capital Markets (lic.oec.HSG/MBA HSG)

Mandates

  • Cereal Partners Worldwide, Board member
  • Consumer Goods Forum, Board member
  • International Business Council, World Economic Forum (WEF)
  • St. Gallen Symposium, Board of Trustees
  • IMD Foundation Board, Member
  • Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management (SEM) Advisory Board
     

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