Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe Dismissed Over Undisclosed Relationship With Subordinate: Governance Breach Sparks Global Attention
In a dramatic shake-up at the helm of one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, Nestlé has dismissed its Chief Executive Officer Laurent Freixe with immediate effect following an internal investigation that revealed an “undisclosed romantic relationship” with a direct subordinate. The Swiss multinational confirmed the decision on September 1, 2025, stating that…