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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Nestle fires new boss over reports of relationship with employee

Laurent Freixe Nestlé
  • Nestlé, the world's largest packaged-food maker, has dismissed its chief executive officer, Laurent Freixe.
  • The dismissal resulted from a board-ordered investigation into an undisclosed romantic relationship Freixe had with a subordinate employee, which violated the company's code of conduct.
  • Paul Bulcke, the board's chairman, affirmed the decision was 'necessary' to maintain Nestlé's strong values and governance.
  • Freixe had served Nestlé for nearly 40 years, though his tenure as CEO was brief, having been appointed in September 2024.
  • Philipp Navratil, formerly CEO of Nestlé Nespresso, will assume the role of chief executive.

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Nestlé fires its CEO for an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a subordinate employee

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