Image Courtesy: Google Search In the world of global business, few stories are as compelling as that of Laurent Freixe , the former CEO of Nestlé S.A. His journey from a young executive in France to the helm of the world’s largest food company is a testament to ambition, strategic brilliance, and—ultimately—the fragility of reputation. Who is L aurent Freixe Laurent Freixe was the CEO of Nestlé from September 2024 until September 2025 . He was succeeded by Philipp Navratil , a long-time Nestlé executive known for leading the Nespresso division and driving innovation in the coffee business. According to Wikipedia , Freixe was born in April 1962 and raised in Paris. His father and mother were both electrical engineers. In 1985, he completed an MBA focusing on marketing at Ecole de Hautes Etudes Commerciales du Nord ( EDHEC Business School ) in Lille. Freixe competed in handball and secured a French championship title at...