Founder Profile
Charles Page
Last reviewed: October 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Charles Page?
Charles Page is a founder of Nestlé S.A., which was founded in 1866 with Henri Nestlé and George Page.
- Company founded
- Nestlé S.A.
- Founded
- 1866
- Co-founders
- Henri Nestlé and George Page
Background
American diplomat who served as the US Consul in Zurich, Switzerland.
Founding Story
Charles Page (1838-1873) was an American diplomat who recognized the potential for producing high-quality condensed milk utilizing Switzerland's abundant fresh milk supply. In 1866, he co-founded the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company with his brother George. The company successfully expanded across Europe and eventually merged with Henri Nestlé's Farine Lactée in 1905 to form the foundation of the modern Nestlé Group.
Charles Albert Page was born on May 22, 1838 and died on May 26, 1873. He served as Consul of the United States in Zurich from 1865 to 1869. Charles Page was born in 1838.