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10 Nestle executives
These ten Nestle executives have held CFO, executive vice president, zone CEO and country CEO roles at Nestle, covering Europe, the Americas, Asia, Oceania and Africa, China and Canada. Readers can learn how Nestle leaders run finance, regional zones, strategic business units, marketing and sales, and Nespresso and Purina businesses.
Professionals to explore
01—10Anna Manz
LinkedInExperience: Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President · Nestlé
Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President at Nestlé since March 2024, supporting brands sold in 189 countries per the profile. Former Chief Financial Officer at LSEG (2020–2024) and CFO at Johnson Matthey (2016–2020), and former Group Strategy Director (2013–2016) and CFO Asia Pacific (2010–2013) at Diageo.
Bernard Meunier
LinkedInExperience: EVP, Head of Strategic Business Units, Marketing and Sales · Nestlé
Former EVP, Head of Strategic Business Units, Marketing and Sales at Nestlé (2021–2025), and EVP Special Projects since April 2025. Former CEO Iberia (Spain & Portugal) (2008–2013), CEO Russia & Eurasia (2005–2008) and CEO Hungaria (2000–2003) at Nestlé, giving long experience running country businesses.
Chandra Kumar
LinkedInExperience: President and Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé Canada · Nestlé
President and Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé Canada since September 2025, leading more than 3,500 employees at 13 locations per the profile. Former President, Nestlé Nutrition North America (2025), President, Nestlé Nutrition (2024–2025), President, Bakery Sweets at Nestlé USA (2020–2024) and President, Confectionery at Nestlé Canada (2017–2020).
Guillaume Le Cunff
LinkedInExperience: Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé Zone Europe · Nestlé
Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé Zone Europe since July 2024, listed at the C-Level. Former Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Nespresso SA (2020–2024), President & CEO of Nespresso US (2015–2019), CMO of Nestlé Nespresso SA (2007–2014) and CFO of Nestlé Waters France/Belgilux (2003–2007).
Jeff Hamilton
LinkedInExperience: Executive Vice President & CEO of Zone Americas at Nestlé · Nestlé
Executive Vice President & CEO of Zone Americas at Nestlé since July 2025, leading a team of 85,000 colleagues per the profile. Former CEO of Nestlé Purina PetCare Europe (2021–2025), President & CEO, Nestlé Canada (2018–2021) and President, Nestlé Foods Division, Nestlé USA (2017–2018).
Kais Marzouki
LinkedInExperience: CEO & Chair Nestlé China · Nestlé
CEO & Chair Nestlé China since July 2025, listed at the C-Level. Former CEO & Chair Nestlé Philippines (2018–2025), CEO & Chair Nestlé Central & West African Region (2013–2018), General Manager Beverages Nestlé Oceania (2011–2013) and Sales Director Nestlé Oceania (2009–2011).
Nandu Nandkishore
LinkedInExperience: Retired as Executive Vice President Head of Asia, Oceania, Africa, for Nestle S.A · Nestlé
Former Executive Vice President, Zone Asia, Oceania & Africa and Executive Board Member at Nestlé (2011–2015), described as leading a CHF 20B+ business across 70+ markets, after various global positions at Nestlé from 1989. Professor of Practice, Marketing Strategy at the Indian School of Business since 2018 and board member at Al Muhaidib Group.
Remy Ejel
LinkedInExperience: CEO Zone Asia, Oceania & Africa · Nestlé
CEO Zone Asia, Oceania & Africa at Nestlé since January 2022, leading a region the profile describes as covering 112 countries with brands like Maggi, Milo and Nescafé. Former Chairman & CEO (2020–2021) and CEO (2018–2020) roles at Nestlé, and Country Manager (2013–2016) and Business Executive Manager - Confectionery (2010–2013).
Sandra Martinez
LinkedInExperience: CEO Nestlé Oceania · Nestlé
CEO Nestlé Oceania since April 2018 and an AFGC board member per the profile. Former Senior Vice President - Global Head Confectionery Strategic Business Unit (2012–2018), President and CEO Nestlé Venezuela (2010–2012) and President Confectionery Division Nestlé Canada (2006–2010) at Nestlé.
Steve Presley
LinkedInExperience: CEO, Nestlé Zone North America · Nestlé
Former CEO, Nestlé Zone North America (2022–2025) and Executive Board Member at Nestlé (2022–2025), former CEO, Nestlé Zone Americas (2025) and former Chairman and CEO, Nestlé USA (2018–2022). Now Chief Executive Officer of Refresco since August 2025; the profile describes leading enterprise-wide business transformations.
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Match the executive's zone or country to your question, since a leader in Europe or North America sees different retailers, brands and regulators than one in Asia, Oceania or Africa. Check each role's dates to confirm whether the experience you need is current or from an earlier period.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How does Nestle decide which categories and regions get more investment?
- 02What do Nestle zone and country leaders look for when choosing a new retail, supplier or distribution partner?
- 03How does a global food company balance central brand strategy with local market decisions?
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