Nestle sacks CEO Freixe over office relationship
An "undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate" has led to the immediate dismissal of Nestle's chief executive, Laurent Freixe.
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- Published Date: 10:36 | 01 September 2025
Swiss food giant Nestle announced Monday it had dismissed Laurent Freixe as chief executive with immediate effect over an "undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate".
"This was a necessary decision. Nestle's values and governance are strong foundations of our company. I thank Laurent for his years of service," chairman Paul Bulcke said in a statement.