Nestle’s (NSRGY) Board of Directors announces that Philipp Navratil has been appointed as CEO of Nestle, S.A., following the dismissal of Laurent Freixe with immediate effect. The departure of Laurent Freixe follows an investigation into an undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate which breached Nestle’s Code of Business Conduct. In line with best practice corporate governance, the Board ordered an investigation overseen by Chairman Paul Bulcke and Lead Independent Director, Pablo Isla, with the support of independent outside counsel. Philipp Navratil joined the Nestle Executive Board on January 1, 2025.
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