Sanjay Bahadur, the Executive Vice President and Head of Group Strategy and Business Development at Nestlé, has announced his retirement after a distinguished career spanning over 40 years with the company. Bahadur’s last day will be December 31, 2025. During his tenure, he held various roles across multiple countries, including India, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Türkiye, and China. In his current position, he was responsible for managing the company’s portfolio, identifying and executing mergers and acquisitions, and overseeing venture funds, external partnerships, and licensing agreements.
Nestlé’s CEO, Philipp Navratil, praised Bahadur’s contributions to the company, highlighting his integrity, humility, and leadership style, which fostered trust and collaboration across the organization. Navratil expressed his gratitude to Bahadur on behalf of the company and wished him well in his future endeavors.
Following Bahadur’s retirement, the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) function will report to Anna Manz, the company’s Chief Financial Officer. This change will take effect after Bahadur’s departure. Bahadur’s retirement marks the end of an era at Nestlé, and his contributions to the company’s growth and development will be remembered.
Throughout his career, Bahadur has played a crucial role in shaping Nestlé’s strategy and driving business growth. His experience and expertise will be missed, but the company is well-positioned to continue its success under the leadership of CEO Philipp Navratil and the rest of the management team. As Nestlé looks to the future, it will be interesting to see how the company navigates the changing landscape of the food and beverage industry, and how it continues to innovate and grow under new leadership. With Bahadur’s retirement, a new chapter begins for Nestlé, and the company is poised to continue its legacy of excellence and innovation.