Manufacturing Magazine October 2024 | Page 13

LAURENT FREIXE
STEFAN RICHMANN
NAGA CHANDRASEKARAN JOB FROM : SVP , TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AT MICRON

“Under Laurent ’ s leadership , Nestlé will further strengthen its position as a dependable , reliable company ”

PAUL BULCKE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS , NESTLÉ

LAURENT FREIXE

JOB FROM : EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CEO ZONE LATIN AMERICA , NESTLÉ
JOB TO : CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER , NESTLÉ
Nestlé has announced Laurent Freixe as its new CEO , promoting him from his current position as Executive Vice President and CEO of Nestlé ’ s Zone Latin America .
In his new role he will drive Nestlé ’ s business strategy , shaping its manufacturing operations and product development as the company adapts to changing consumer preferences , sustainability concerns and the opportunities of digital innovation .
Laurent brings his extensive global business and management expertise to his position at the helm of the largest food manufacturer in the world .
“ I ’ m privileged to have been given the opportunity to continue building and strengthening Nestlé and I am excited to take on this responsibility ,” says Laurent .

STEFAN RICHMANN

JOB FROM : HEAD OF CORPORATE STRATEGY , BMW GROUP
JOB TO : CEO OF THE MINI BRAND , BMW GROUP
Stefan Richmann is set to take over management of the BMW Group MINI brand , moving from his role as Head of Corporate Strategy . With the rollout of the New MINI Family , the brand is at a high point in its 65-year history . Richmann , who began his career at BMW Group in 1997 , is set to capitalise on this , increasing the digitalisation of products and services in addition to pursuing broader electrification .

NAGA CHANDRASEKARAN JOB FROM : SVP , TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AT MICRON

JOB TO : CHIEF GLOBAL OPERATIONS OFFICER , EVP & GENERAL MANAGER OF THE INTEL FOUNDRY MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN ORGANISATION AT INTEL
Naga Chandrasekaran has been hired to succeed Keyvan Esfarjani as Chief Global Operations Officer , EVP and General Manager of the Intel Foundry Manufacturing & Supply Chain Organisation at Intel .
He will oversee Intel ’ s worldwide manufacturing operations with his deep experience across semiconductor manufacturing and R & D , handling process and equipment development , mask technology and device technology . Passionate about digital transformation and manufacturing , Naga will bring his expertise and entrepreneurial mindset to this role by pursuing new forms of innovation .
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