Swiss meals big Nestlé appointed Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen as the following international chief govt of Nespresso, efficient Nov. 1, 2025.

Gonzalez Loeschen, at present CEO of Nespresso North America, will even be a part of Nestlé’s Government Board. He succeeds Philipp Navratil, who earlier this month was elevated to CEO of Nestlé international after the corporate fired former CEO Laurent Freixe, citing a relationship with a subordinate.

Gonzalez Loeschen has led Nespresso’s North American enterprise since January 2020, overseeing operations in the USA, Canada and Mexico. He joined Nestlé in 1992 and has held a spread of senior roles. Nestlé mentioned the appointment underscores continuity in its premium espresso technique.

Nespresso reported roughly CHF 6.4 billion ($7.5 billion) in gross sales in 2024, in keeping with an investor presentation. The enterprise operates greater than 800 boutiques throughout greater than 70 international locations, whereas using greater than 13,000 individuals and sourcing coffees from roughly 168,000 farmers, in keeping with firm information.

Navratil’s promotion adopted board-level modifications at Nestlé in early September. The Nespresso model stays a pillar of Nestlé’s international espresso portfolio alongside soluble model Nescafé, Starbucks-branded merchandise and California-based Blue Bottle Espresso.

Current CEO timeline (Nespresso)

• Jean-Marc Duvoisin (2013–2019) — Led the model’s international enlargement earlier than shifting to a senior company position at Nestlé.

• Guillaume Le Cunff (Jan. 2020–July 2024) — former Nespresso USA chief; later appointed CEO, Nestlé Zone Europe.

• Philipp Navratil (July 2024–Sept. 2025) — assumed management at Nespresso in July 2024; promoted to Nestlé Group CEO on Sept. 1, 2025.

• Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen (from Nov. 1, 2025) — beforehand CEO, Nespresso North America (since 2020).

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