Nestlé Announces Retirement of Sanjay Bahadur After Over 40 Years of Distinguished Service
Nestlé has announced that Sanjay Bahadur, Executive Vice President and Head of Group Strategy and Business Development, will retire at the end of December 2025 after an exceptional career spanning more than four decades with the company.
Throughout his 40-year tenure, Bahadur served in various strategic roles across India, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Türkiye, and China. In his current capacity, he oversaw portfolio management, led the identification and execution of major mergers and acquisitions, and managed venture funds, external partnerships, and licensing agreements.
In a tribute to his leadership, Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil expressed deep appreciation for Bahadur’s contributions. “On behalf of everyone at the company, I extend a heartfelt thanks to Sanjay for his many contributions to Nestlé. He consistently demonstrated uncompromising integrity and a humble approach to leadership, fostering trust and collaboration across the organization. We wish him all the best in this next chapter,” he said.
Following his retirement, Nestlé announced that the company’s M&A function will now report directly to Chief Financial Officer Anna Manz.
