Chairman and CEO John Miller, accompanied by Technical Director Campo van Beek, spent a day at the Nestlé Experimental and Demonstration Farm (NEDF) in Tagum City, Davao del Norte on May 29 to get a firsthand view of the farm operations and experience the joy of coffee planting.
Built in 1994 to serve as the hub of the Company’s agricultural research and training activities, the NEDF provides training for coffee farmers on the proper way of growing coffee. It also conducts experiments and produces coffee planting materials, which are made available to farmers at cost.
Nestlé Agri-Services Head Art Baria and his team welcomed John and Campo with a brief presentation on the NEDF operations in Tagum, showcasing the seven newly registered coffee selections under the Philippine Seedboard Act, the different ready-to-plant coffee seedlings, and the training programs it offers.
After visiting the new ‘mother’ plant garden where they were shown the different types of coffee planning materials, and the newly constructed propagation nurseries where the pricking of Robusta stem cuttings was demonstrated, John and Campo immediately went to work, planting coffee seedlings at the NEDF grounds. It was a day well spent, John later said of the visit.
“Planting coffee seedlings is a rewarding experience that will help you learn and appreciate even more about the work involved in producing coffee. Tagum is also central to creating shared value (CSV), for coffee farmers are our essential partners in the production of NESCAFÉ. The Company’s efforts to assist coffee farmers through the NEDF are aimed at helping to rejuvenate the coffee farming industry in the Philippines, encouraging more farmers to plant coffee and converting more lands to coffee farms.”
Source: Nestle Family Balita (June 30, 2010)
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What do our consumers enjoy doing? What appeals to them? What entertains them? What engages them? What makes them laugh? How is it best to reach them?
To get to know and understand what stimulates and motivates them, the Nestlé Business Executive Managers (BEMs) led by Chairman and CEO John Miller, Finance & Control Director Peter Noszek, and Director of Communications Sandra Puno visited popular ABS-CBN noontime show Wowowee on the set of its live program on February 8, 2010. A top rating variety show that airs live on weekdays and Saturdays, Wowowee is known for its games, quizzes, and charades, where host Willie Revillame challenges contestants to guess their way to winning from hundreds to thousands of pesos. John, Peter, Sandra and BEMs Eugene David, Ernie Mascenon, Shahab Bachani, Afnan Ahsan, and Joey Uy joined the audience, accompanied by Market Intelligence Head Jing Villacorta, Consumer Services Head Au Alipao, C&MS Projects Head Jason Avancena, and Media Head Joy Jolingan who organized the Wowowee visit. As part of the live show’s audience that day, the NPI team gamely participated in portions of the show’s program, as the hosts asked the audience to sing, dance, shout and break into applause.
Wowowee host Willie Revillame personally picked John to take part in the show’s much applauded Hep Hep Hurray Game, where selected members of the audience were asked to go on stage to participate in the contest. On stage, comedienne Pokwang introduced herself to John as the NESTLÉ Sorbetes endorser and planted a kiss on John’s cheek. Willie then asked John what his message was to the TV viewers, and the Chairman and CEO quickly retorted, “Buy more Nestlé products, most especially NESTLÉ Sorbetes.” Peter Noszek was asked to carry a placard labeled “Hungary” to represent his home country. At one point during the show, one of the hosts asked Peter, “Sir, you are from Hungary. Are you hungry?” to which Peter gamely answered “Yes” to the delight of the audience.
The visit to Wowowee is part of a bigger consumer immersion program specially designed by Communications & Marketing Services C&MS) to allow the BEMs to experience a slice of the consumers’ lives – what clicks with them and what things or practices they value. “It is important that we understand the mindset of our consumers so we know how we can connect with them, and how we can strengthen our bond with them,” Sandra explained. “Those of us who develop and decide on consumer communication must always think of the audience we need to talk to. The Wowowee visit was a great fun-filled learning experience and I would like to thank especially our friends at ABS-CBN.”
Peter couldn’t agree more. “It was great to see and understand what attracts the attention of our consumers. I was impressed by the professionalism of the Wowowee crew. The show was very organized, from the warm-up for the audience to sing, dance, clap and generally behave, through the live show and the breaks in between.” Up until that time, Peter said he did not realize the extent of Wowowee’s reach and impact. Only a few minutes after the show started, he received about 40 text messages from people who claimed they or their relatives saw him on TV.
Attesting to the power of TV, John also shared an experience that happened at the airport one Saturday morning after the show. While he was standing in queue for the security check, John got the surprise of his life when the man behind him pointed to him and suddenly blurted, “Wowowee! You are the chairman of Nestlé!” It turned out that the man, a visiting Balikbayan from Florida, regularly watches Wowowee and saw John’s live participation in the game.
ABS-CBN President Charo Santos, News and Current Affairs Managing Director Maria Ressa, Channel 2 Head Cory Vidanes, ABS-CBN Corporate Affairs Head Bong Osorio and Head of Channel 2 Sales August Benitez led the network team who welcomed the NPI guests. Aside from experiencing a live show, the NPI team was also taken on a tour of ABS-CBN facilities, including visits to the studio of the talent show Showtime, TV Patrol, and radio station DZMM. The tour was capped by a visit to the much talked about Pinoy Big Brother house, where the team got a glimpse of the lives behind the reality show.
John said, “It was a very good learning experience that stimulates outof- the-box thinking on how to best reach out to our consumers. Watching the show live lends valuable insights into what appeals to our Pinoy family. Joining the game allowed me to get into the shoes of the consumer and understand how he felt, his motivation to win. The learnings from this brief but meaningful experience at Wowowee are certainly helpful as we set out to Win Lives in 2010.”
Source: Nestle Family Balita (March 30, 2010)
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Chairman and CEO John Miller and Finance & Control Director Peter Noszek ran recently with the now legendary Ethiopian long-distance track and road running athlete Haile Gebrselassie at the Manila Polo Club.
Regarded universally as the greatest distance runner of all times, the 37-year old Haile has broken 27 world records and won numerous Olympic and World Championship titles. He is the current world record holder of the marathon distance with a time of 2h 03m 59s. Noting Haile’s mild jetlag, the 52- and 44-year old NPI contestants slowed down a bit, just before the finish line. The three gentlemen crossed the finish line together, John on Haile’s left and Peter on his right!
Haile was in the Philippines recently for the launch of the G4S 4Teen Program where he is the inspirational ambassador. The program groups together 14 of the world’s best young athletes who will be groomed for the 2012 London Olympics.
Source: Nestle Family Balita (March 15, 2010)
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The days and months ahead call for critical thinking and timely action. Let’s do our part and win lives in 2010 so we can grow the many Manny Pacquiao’s of tomorrow!” said Chairman and CEO John Miller as he addressed the Nestlé Philippines Shark force for the first time and challenged them to breathe life into this year’s National Sales Kick-off theme “Win Lives”.
Speaking before a thousand members of the Sharkforce, Business Units, Shared Service Units, and Nestlé distributors during the plenary session of the 2010 National Sales Kick-Off held on January 29 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Roxas Boulevard, John congratulated the Sales team for a job well done in 2009 and urged them to keep up the winning spirit.
“This is the moment that I have looked forward to most since I arrived here in the Philippines in September 2009, the moment when I have the opportunity to address the best sales force in the Nestlé World,” John said as he began his opening remarks. “I salute your great achievements, several of which are recognized as best practice around the world. In saying this, I include our valued Distribution Partners who are here with us today and who I regard very much as part of the extended Nestlé Family.
“You are in the right place, in the right Company,” John said. “If we did outstandingly well under the harsh conditions of 2009, I know we can do better in 2010 as we set out to Win Lives!”
NPI is Ready for 2010
National Sales Director Shahab Bachani lauded the Sharkforce’s determination,synergy, and passion for excellence, which allowed the team to deliver a winning performance in 2009, amidst difficulties and challenges. “We surpassed our targets, delivered consistent results, and drove better execution last year. Our regions showed good performance, revealing the superheroes in each team,” summed up Shahab, who thanked the Business Units and the Shared Services for the outstanding support provided to the Sharkforce, allowing the team to deliver growth.
Shahab cited the Sharkforce’s efforts to build on the basics which enabled flawless execution of plans and programs in-store, resulting in better alignment with distributors and top customers. “As the winning spirit lives on in 2010, we will be guided by our mission to nurture Filipino families, and driven by our ambition to make Nestlé brands the most widely distributed and the most visible in all trade channels so we can win in every store for all categories. In 2010, we shall be the best in class among FMCG companies!” Shahab declared.
You Win Only When You Help Others
Special guest Efren Penaflorida, CNN 2009 Hero of the Year awardee for his innovative “Kariton Klasrum (push cart classroom), touched the hearts of many that morning, as he delivered his inspirational talk and recounted his humble beginnings, growing up in an urban slum near an open dump site in Cavite City.
In 1997, at 16 years old, Efren, who was one of World Vision’s sponsored-children during his early childhood, started a youth group in his high school aimed at diverting students’ attention away from street gangs, and towards community activism and personal development. Joined by other classmates, they named the group “Dynamic Teen Company”. Now a teacher and social worker, Efren heads the Dynamic Teen Company, which offers Filipino youth an alternative to street gangs through education, recreating school settings in unconventional locations such as cemeteries and trash dumps. The company eventually pioneered the idea of the “pushcart classroom”, wherein pushcarts were stocked with school materials such as books, pens, tables, and chairs, and then used on Saturdays to recreate school settings.
In his talk, Efren underscored the importance of helping others to Win. “Great things start from small beginnings,” he said, quoting a popular line from the MILO jingle of yesteryears, to the delight of the very appreciative audience.
“Just look inside you, search in your heart— there is a hero in each of us,” Efren went on. “Each of us has been created for a purpose, and knowing your purpose in life helps you focus. No person is ever too ordinary or too weak to be a hero. Every one can contribute and share something, and the simple things you share can create great things. You can be the change that you dream to be. But you will only WIN when you help others WIN!”
The Baton is Passed
The 2010 National Sales Kickoff marked the passing of the sales leadership baton from Shahab to Paolo Rodriguez who has assumed the National Sales Director post, following his successful stint in Nestlé China where he gained valuable experience.
Shahab, as earlier announced, now heads the Liquid Beverages Business Unit effective February 1. John thanked Shahab “for the considerable wins that have been achieved under his leadership” and welcomed Paolo back into the NPI fold. “I know that I can count on you all to give Paolo the same outstanding support that you have given Shahab,” the CEO told the Sharkforce.
In addressing the audience, Paolo congratulated the Sharkforce for an excellent performance in 2009 and urged the team to keep the winning spirit burning as they gear up for the challenges of 2010. “I look forward to upholding the standards that you have set. As we pursue our goals to win in 2010, let us always remember that with great power comes great responsibility. Let us not lose sight of what is important to us, and that is, to delight our customers and our consumers in everything that we do.”
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John Martin Miller had only been Chairman and CEO of Nestlé Indochina for 20 months when he was asked to transfer to and head the Philippine operations.
“The transfer to the Philippines came as a complete surprise to me,” recalls John. “I had been totally absorbed in running the Indochina operations from Thailand, where I was based. The business was strong but faced many challenges due to the prevailing socio-economic and political environment. In that sense, it was tough to leave when we were in the thick of things.”
The move to the Philippines was, however, an opportunity that he welcomed with open arms. “Heading a large Nestlé business like NPI is a great privilege and responsibility. This is undoubtedly a high point in my career.”
John assumed the post of Chairman and CEO of Nestlé Philippines on October 1, 2009, following the promotion of Nandu Nandkishore to Senior Vice President and Head of the Global Infant Nutrition Business based in Vevey, Switzerland.
Before assuming the top post, John had an extensive three-week handover with Nandu, where he had an in-depth orientation on all aspects of the NPI business that included a visit to each of the NPI factories.
At the ‘Coffee with the CEO’ session he and Nandu held in September, John spoke of how impressed he was with NPI’s many best practices, among them initiatives in the fields of innovation and renovation, the powerful distribution machinery, and the efforts to serve consumers at the bottom of the pyramid. He told employees, “What has impressed me most of all, is your focus on delighting our consumers and the winning team spirit which runs throughout this outstanding company. This, for me, is truly commendable.”
A British national, the 52-year old Chairman and CEO is a marketing and sales person by training, bringing to NPI wide-ranging general management experience from his stints both inside and outside Nestlé and from working in geographies across the Middle East, Central Europe, Africa and Asia. Before becoming Chairman and CEO of Nestlé Indochina in January 2008, he had a two year stint as Managing Director of Nestlé Singapore Pte. Ltd.; his first assignment in Nestle.
“Throughout my career, in many different parts of the world, I have always admired Nestlé. This is a Company I truly respect for the way it conducts its business. It is also a Company with some of the world’s greatest brands and this always appeals to a marketing man,” he shares.
So when the offer to head Nestlé Singapore came, he did not think twice. John joined Nestlé in August 2006, after serving as Senior Vice President for Danone’s Biscuit business in the Asia Pacific region, also based in Singapore. While in Danone, he was a member of the Asia Pacific Management Committee and also sat on the boards of Britannia Industries Ltd in India and Continental Biscuits Ltd in Pakistan.
Prior to this, he was the Senior Vice President for the Unilever Home and Personal Care business in Africa, Middle East and Turkey. In earlier assignments with Unilever, John held various senior management positions in marketing in the Czech and Slovak Republics, Malaysia, and Indonesia. A graduate of the University of Durham in England with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Geography, John’s first overseas assignment was as Country Manager in the United Arab Emirates in 1984. He has also worked in brand marketing in the UK.
TAKING THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED
While working in England in 1990, he was presented with two job offers – one could take him to Canada, and the other to Indonesia. “At that time, I no longer wanted to stay in England, I wanted to work internationally and to get out of my comfort zone,” he relates.
So he sought the advice of a friend who said, “Go to Indonesia, you’ll come back with much better stories.” He heeded his friend’s advice and with full confidence, moved to Indonesia to further pursue his marketing career.
“I went to Indonesia knowing little about the country. Everything turned out to be so unusual and stimulating. It was like the first time you travel abroad – a marvelous adventure.”
He never regretted the decision to take the road less traveled. Soon his career brought him to other Asian countries like Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and now the Philippines. He shares, “I have spent half of my career working in Asia, to my mind the most exciting region in the world. One experience builds upon another, and living and working in Asia have provided me with important learnings that I hope I can now use in my new role as CEO of Nestlé Philippines.”
He appreciates the opportunities Nestlé has opened up for him, from running the Nestlé business in Singapore, to experiencing the geographical challenge of the business in Indochina, and now, the key market of the Philippines.
But what attracted him to Nestlé was not only the size and breadth of its operations but also its character. “What differentiates Nestlé from other companies are the values you see applied everyday. Creating Shared Value is central to the Company’s culture and is integral to the conduct of our business. The thinking is always long-term. It can be argued that the recent global economic crisis was the product of short-termism. If we learn anything from this period, it is that the Nestle values and model are our best chance of ensuring stability and sustainable growth for countries, economies and companies.”
He identifies with the pragmatic culture of Nestlé. “The Company places a premium on pragmatism, hard work, and long-term thinking. Nothing of value is ever achieved without hard work. Here at Nestlé, people work hard at getting to the heart of issues to be able to contribute to the goals of the organization. We operate in many categories and face a variety of challenges that require different solutions. I like the fact that Nestlé is open to different approaches in order to adapt to the complexity of this changing world and does not attempt to force-fit a one-size-fits-all theory of business.”
There is something about Nestlé employees that is genuinely different, he observes. “Perhaps it is because people have been in the organization for a considerable length of time that you see the Nestle values very much ingrained in each and every member of the Nestle family. Trust is developed when people have been working together over time; you are really able to develop a sense of camaraderie and a shared set of beliefs.”
THE ROLE OF THE CEO
Recently, a group of young people participating in HR’s Nestlé M.I.L.E Program asked him what the CEO of Nestlé Philippines does, and John cited three things in response to the question: 1) Ensure that the right people are running the business, 2.) Give them the resources to do the job, and 3.) Remain outwardly focused while creating an environment where people are empowered to take decisions and to live out the corporate values.
He believes leaders have to have a strong external orientation with the consumer at the centre of our focus. “We exist as a result of the decisions consumers make everyday, when they choose to buy our products. It is only by satisfying consumers that we will achieve our business objectives. We are not successful by right; we are successful because we do the right things by our consumers.”
Success for him is whenever a consumer chooses to put a Nestlé product in her shopping basket, or when a customer gives positive feedback on our service level, or when an employee speaks with pride about our Company.
Thus, he stresses the importance for leaders to have empathy for people, to listen and approach situations with humility and openness.
The greatest dangers that big businesses face are complacency and arrogance, he contends. “There is every reason to be proud of what we have achieved in the past, but complacency can wipe out all our wins. The world is changing rapidly, and to continue to be strong and to win in the increasingly competitive marketplace, we have to be one step ahead and to anticipate change.”
This is why he makes it a point to challenge the ways things are done. “I am naturally inquisitive because I want to get to the heart of the matter. You have to forgive me if I ask you ‘why’ three times, it is only because I want to be sure that we are taking decisions based on genuine understanding and not because we have to always do things in a certain way. I love debate and I want to hear different perspectives. Of course there is a time for discussion and a time for action. Get the thinking right and then act – full force!”
He expects employees to do the same, and in fact, encourages people to speak up for what they believe in. “I like it when employees challenge the status quo. The quality of decisions is improved by asking questions and listening intently to answers. This is how we made progress.”
John also expects his people to have a passion for what they do and a relentless drive to do better. “I like working with people who take responsibility, always raise the bar and never give up. Never be content, be constantly dissatisfied, and always be restless. If we are relentless and we have well thought out plans, we can only win,” he says.
He values working together cohesively as a team and delights in the fact that his Executive Committee is made up of different nationalities and backgrounds. “None of us is as smart as all of us.”
MOVING FORWARD
Times are tough, both globally and locally, but he is optimistic that Nestle will come out of this current period of turbulence even stronger than before. “NPI has done extremely well in this difficult environment, where we have been faced with economic slowdown, increased low cost local competition, and vigorous challenges from multinational players.”
As the Company engages in the ongoing competitive battle to deliver the promised results, John emphasizes the need to be guided by our corporate values. “Creating Shared Value is at the heart of how we operate. Whatever we do, we must always be mindful of the important role we play in society and the great responsibilities that we bear as the world’s leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness Company.”
He acknowledges the very strong performance record that the NPI team has established. “We have delivered powerful innovations in recent years, launches such as MAGGI MAGIC SARAP, MAGGI MYSABAW, NESTEA Litro and NESTLÉ Sorbetes. We have to continue to innovate ahead of the competition. Affordability is important but the battle will not be won on price alone, we must offer our consumers a consistent flow of bigger, bolder, and better innovations. Only by doing so will we be able to valorize our virtuous business model.”
Distribution is another area where John believes we can make further gains “I look forward to the day when Nestlé products will literally be everywhere, in every corner of the Philippines so that it will be impossible for consumers not to buy them.”
While he fully recognizes the benefits that Information Technology brings, he cautions that technology should not be viewed as the answer to everything. “Information Technology brings with it potential difficulties, such as information overload and the tendency to bury each other in e-mails. We have to make sure that, in an increasingly digitally savvy world; we do not forget the importance of face-to-face interaction with our consumers, our customers, and our employees.”
John considers talking and listening to consumers, customers, employees and colleagues in the business the best way to get updated on trends and developments. “There is so much that you can learn just by talking with our consumers and other stakeholders, and there are so many issues that can be resolved if only we truly listen.”
GREATEST INFLUENCE
His greatest professional influence was his father, a Sales Director in the frozen food industry, and the person who played a key role in developing John’s interest in business and leadership. “My father always walked the talk. He had a passion for people and was genuinely interested in their lives and their stories.”
His father also taught him to be always true to himself, to stand up for what he believed in, and not to merely go with the flow. “Think through your ideas, know your own mind and never be afraid of speaking out,” he remembers his father telling him.
John also gives credit to the teachers who helped in his education. “None of us would be where we are today were it not for the teachers who patiently taught us. I admire people who dedicate their lives to the service of others. In turn, all of us have the responsibility to teach and develop the next generation to ensure the future success of our business; this is perhaps our greatest responsibility as business leaders.”
And, to help develop the next generation, his wife Ying now runs a school in Singapore called ‘Little Mandarins’ that allows children 6 to 12 years old to learn the Mandarin language in a fun and enjoyable way. The school now has 200 students.
John recalls when he first met Ying and how, by a strange turn of fate, this was also the same evening that he met Mr Frits van Dijk. It was back in 1992 in Malaysia at an event at which Mr van Dijk was made ‘Harvard Businessman of the Year’. Little did John realize at the time that Frits was later to be his boss and Ying his wife.
A Chinese Malaysian, Ying comes from a traditional Chinese family. “So it really took great courage for Ying to marry a foreigner like me.” John and Ying are blessed with a very creative daughter, Sophie, now 8 years old. Sophie has just gained entry into the Manila British School.
When not at work, which is not often (he works on most weekends), John reads literature on history and political biographies. He enjoys writing and is also a keen marathon runner, having completed eight 42k marathons and six half marathons. He is still considering whether he should run the full MILO Marathon, reflecting that “running a marathon in the tropics at my age might be a bit of a challenge.”
John, who finds work fun and not a chore at all, says, “As I grow older, I realize that life is indeed a marathon. Once you run one, you need to run the next one. In life, we are constantly moving forward, raising the bar, and challenging ourselves to do even better.”
One day, his father asked Ying what it was like being married to John, and without batting an eyelid, Ying replied “Relentless.”
John admits he is indeed a relentlessly optimistic person, and this is why he believes Nestlé Philippines will soar to even greater heights in the years to come.
“The NPI team, under the leadership of Nandu, has taken this Company to a very high level. We have a great business, we have a fantastic team, and we have the support of the world’s leading NHW Company. We now need to ask ourselves – How do we adapt to the challenges of the next decade? How do we sharpen and improve on what is already a powerful business model? How can we further polish this diamond so we can become an even larger contributor to the Nestlé world?” stresses John.
“Thank you all for the very warm welcome you have given me and my family. Together, we are about to write the most exciting chapter in the story of Nestlé Philippines.”
Source: Nestle Good Food, Good Life (December 15, 2009)
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Going in step with the Company’s CSV thrust, NESTLÉ CHUCKIE has turned its attention to the educational needs of children in the Gawad Kalinga Nestlé Village in Baseco, Tondo, converting an empty school building into a bright and cheery classroom for grade schoolers, furnishing it with books and toys, and sponsoring the school teachers.
Called Nestlé Sibol School, the CHUCKIE-sponsored classroom was inaugurated on June 19 with no less than Chairman and CEO John Miller cutting the inaugural ribbon with GK Executive Director Luis Oquiñena. Following an opening prayer led by MPED Head Ruth Novales, John delivered the welcome remarks expressing his delight at the creation of the school and reminding the GK kids about the importance of education to their future. In turn, the Sibol kids performed a dance number to show their appreciation and were promptly joined by their buddy CHUCKIE.
The inaugural program was also highlighted by the blessing of the school and its facilities by invited priest Fr. Rey. True to Filipino tradition, coins and candies were tossed to the air, which had the kids scrambling with delight to catch them.
Mr. Oquiñena closed the affair with a special message of thanks to Nestlé and to CHUCKIE, and wished everyone success in this endeavor. Snacks with CHUCKIE and NESTEA drinks were then served.
The Liquid Beverages Team of BEM Shahab Bachani, Children’s Segment Lead Jay Custodio, CHUCKIE CMM Kristy Tesoro, MPED Brand Specialist Casey Pichel and MPED Cluster Head Carlos Vergara together with the McCann CHUCKIE team were on hand to give their all-out support to the project. Also gracing the affair were Corporate Affairs Head Edith De Leon and Dave Laurel, who were part of the endeavor from the start.
With NESTLÉ CHUCKIE’s continuing support, the Nestlé Sibol School hopes to give GK kids a brighter future with fun learning, interaction, and adventure. CHUCKIE is happy to take an active part in planting the seeds of hope among these GK kids and helping fulfill their dreams.
Source: Nestle Family Balita (August 15, 2010)
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Vevey, Switzerland, August 31, 2010
Richard Laube, Executive Vice President in charge of Nestlé Nutrition, has decided to pursue personal opportunities outside Nestlé and is therefore leaving the company with immediate effect.
During his five years at Nestlé, Mr. Laube first held the position of Head of Business Development before taking up his responsibilities as Head of Nestlé Nutrition. Under his tenure, Nestlé Nutrition grew substantially, not least as a result of the acquisitions of Jenny Craig, Novartis Medical Nutrition and the Gerber Baby Food Company, which were successfully integrated into the company. During this time, Nestlé Nutrition’s different businesses also developed into prominent positions in their respective markets.
Nestlé CEO Paul Bulcke: “We respect Mr. Laube’s decision, thank him for his valuable contribution during his time at Nestlé and wish him all the best for the future.”
Nestlé has asked Nandu Nandkishore, Nestlé Nutrition’s Global Business Head of Infant Nutrition, to take ad interim responsibility for Nestlé Nutrition, effective today. The Board of Directors will take a decision on a permanent appointment to this post in due time.
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