Flora Foods’ Brisby named Nomad Foods CEO

Core Insights - Nomad Foods has appointed Dominic Brisby as the new CEO, effective January, succeeding Stéfan Descheemaeker who is retiring after 11 years [1][2][4] - Brisby has a strong background in the food industry, having served as president of Flora Foods Group's European and North American operations and previously worked at Imperial Brands for over 12 years [3] - The company has shown consistent annual growth in sales and earnings since its formation in 2015, with 2024 revenue reported at €3.1 billion, a 1.8% increase from the previous year [5][6] Financial Performance - In 2024, Nomad Foods reported an operating profit of €387 million, reflecting a 13.7% increase compared to 2023, and a net profit of €227.1 million, up 17.8% [5] - Despite the growth, the company has revised its forecasts for key sales and earnings metrics downward twice this year [6][7] - Nomad Foods is targeting a compound annual adjusted EBITDA growth of 1-3% for the period from 2026 to 2028, a significant reduction from the previous target of 5-7% [7] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to implement "accelerated efficiency savings" amounting to €200 million ($235 million) from 2026 to 2028, focusing on procurement, logistics, and overheads [6][7] - No new medium-term targets for revenue and earnings per share (EPS) have been announced, following previous targets of 3-4% for revenue and 7-9% for adjusted EPS [7] Leadership Transition - Stéfan Descheemaeker expressed pride in the company's achievements during his tenure, highlighting Nomad Foods' position as a leading player in the European frozen-food market [8] - Noam Gottesman, co-chairman and founder of Nomad Foods, emphasized the growth potential of the company and the value-creation track record of the incoming CEO, Dominic Brisby [4][5]