Philipp Navratil

Speaker at the St. Gallen Symposium

Philipp Navratil is the CEO of Nestlé Nespresso S.A., a position he has held since July 2024. With over two decades of experience at Nestlé and an extensive background in the coffee industry, he combines deep market insights with innovative strategies to drive Nespresso’s evolution in an increasingly competitive landscape. Prior to his current role, Mr Navratil served as Senior Vice President of Nestlé’s Coffee Strategic Business Unit from 2020, where he was responsible for shaping the global strategy and driving innovation for the Nescafé and Starbucks coffee brands. Before this, he led Nestlé’s coffee and beverage business in Mexico from 2013 and was Country Manager for Nestlé Honduras from 2009. He previously held various commercial roles in Central America after beginning his career at Nestlé in 2001 as an International Auditor. Mr Navratil holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.