Key summary of Nestlé executive retirement announcement
- Nestlé EVP Sanjay Bahadur will retire at end of December 2025
- Bahadur served 40 years in leadership roles across multiple global markets
- He oversaw portfolio management, M&A deals, venture funds and partnerships
- CEO praised Bahadur’s integrity and collaborative leadership during his tenure
- Nestlé has not announced a successor but plans continued strategic growth
Nestlé has announced the retirement of its executive vice president and head of group strategy and business development, Sanjay Bahadur.
Bahadur will step down at the end of December 2025, following a 40-year career with the Swiss food and beverage giant.
During his tenure, Bahadur held roles across India, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Türkiye and China.
As executive vice president and head of group strategy and business development, he’s responsible for portfolio management, the identification and execution of M&A transactions, as well as venture funds, external partnerships and licensing agreements.
“On behalf of everyone at the company, I would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Sanjay for his many contributions to Nestlé,” said CEO Philipp Navratil in a statement. “He consistently demonstrated uncompromising integrity and a humble approach to leadership, fostering trust and collaboration across the organisation. We wish him all the best for this next chapter.”
Following Sanjay Bahadur’s retirement, the M&A function will report to CFO Anna Manz.
