巨头CEO被解雇！已工作40年，因违反公司这个规定

Core Points - Nestlé announced the appointment of Philipp Navratil as the new CEO, effective immediately, following the dismissal of Laurent Freixe due to a violation of the company's code of conduct related to an undisclosed romantic relationship with a subordinate [1] - The investigation into Freixe's conduct was conducted under the supervision of Chairman Paul Bulcke and Lead Independent Director Pablo Isla, confirming the breach of company policy [1] - Freixe had a long tenure at Nestlé, joining in 1986 and serving in various leadership roles before becoming CEO in 2024 [2] Group 1 - The company has strict policies regarding workplace relationships, especially for senior employees, requiring disclosure of any relationships that may lead to conflicts of interest [2] - Freixe's departure follows a significant acquisition, where Nestlé completed the purchase of the remaining 40% of Xu Fu Ji, marking the end of a 14-year investment journey [4] - Philipp Navratil has been with Nestlé since 2001 and has played a key role in enhancing the Nestlé coffee brand, previously leading various market roles in Central America and Mexico [5] Group 2 - Nestlé's financial report for the first half of the year showed a sales decline of 1.8% to CHF 44.2 billion, with an organic growth rate of 2.9% [7] - In the Greater China region, the organic growth rate was -4.2%, indicating challenges in adapting to changing consumer demands and pricing pressures [7] - The company has been operating in China for nearly 40 years, with 23 factories and multiple innovation and research centers [7]