Nestlé CEO Ousted Amid Code of Conduct Breach

Nestlé has dismissed its CEO Laurent Freixe after an investigation revealed a breach of conduct due to an undisclosed romantic relationship with a subordinate. Philipp Navratil will replace him as CEO. This leadership change comes as Nestlé faces challenges such as rising commodity costs.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 02-09-2025 02:41 IST | Created: 02-09-2025 02:41 IST
Nestlé CEO Ousted Amid Code of Conduct Breach
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Swiss food conglomerate Nestlé has announced the immediate dismissal of its CEO, Laurent Freixe, following the discovery of a breach of the company's code of conduct.

The decision was prompted by an investigation that uncovered an undisclosed romantic relationship between Freixe and a direct subordinate, a violation of internal policies.

Freixe will be succeeded by Philipp Navratil, who has been with Nestlé since 2001, amidst a backdrop of rising commodity costs challenging the food industry.

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