Nestlé names Alarcón new chairman and CEO

Nestlé Philippines Inc. announced on Monday that Mauricio Alarcón will be the new chairman and CEO, effective July, replacing Kais Marzouki who is moving to head operations in the Greater China Region.

Alarcón has over 25 years of experience with Nestlé, most recently as CEO of Nestlé Central and West Africa Region, overseeing 18 countries before expanding to 25 countries.

Before that role, Alarcón served as managing director and CEO of Nestlé Nigeria from 2016 to 2020, and held various positions in Australia, Egypt, and several African nations.

In a statement, Alarcón expressed his commitment to working with teams and partners to achieve new heights for the business while benefiting Filipinos and the environment.

He emphasized the importance of collaboration in achieving their goals amidst an evolving business landscape.

Nestlé Philippines is considered one of the country's top corporations and leading corporate taxpayers, accounting for close to one percent of gross domestic product.

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