Nestlé S.A.
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Founders
Henri Nestlé, Charles Page, George Page · Founded 1866 · Vevey, Switzerland
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Nestlé was founded by Henri Nestlé, Charles Page, George Page in 1866 in Vevey, Switzerland. The company is currently led by Philipp Navratil.
Henri Nestlé developed infant nutrition products in Vevey in the 1860s, while Charles and George Page built Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company in Switzerland. The 1905 merger created the foundation of the modern Nestlé group.
Henri Nestlé developed infant nutrition products in Vevey, Switzerland in the 1860s.
Henri Nestlé created the nutrition business whose name and symbol became the foundation of the modern Nestlé group.
Charles Page co-founded Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company in Switzerland in 1866.
Charles Page brought American-style condensed milk manufacturing and distribution ideas to Europe.
George Page co-founded Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company with Charles Page.
George Page helped build the Anglo-Swiss condensed milk business that merged with Nestlé in 1905.
Philipp Navratil
Chief Executive Officer
Appointed CEO on September 1, 2025 and tasked with accelerating execution, efficiency, and the existing strategic direction.
Anna Manz
Chief Financial Officer
Oversees finance, capital discipline, reporting, and investor communication.
Pablo Isla
Chairman-Designate
Named in Nestlé communications as chairman-designate during the September 2025 leadership transition.
Laurent Freixe
Former Chief Executive Officer
Served as CEO before the board appointed Philipp Navratil in September 2025.
Nestlé traces its roots to Henri Nestlé's infant nutrition business and the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company founded by Charles and George Page in 1866.
The founders combined nutrition innovation with shelf-stable dairy manufacturing and international distribution.
Nestlé's founding story dates to 1866.
The early focus on nutrition, safety, and shelf-stable food became the foundation for a global packaged food company.