David Rennie
Executive Vice President - Strategic Business Units, Marketing and Sales
Nestlé Global•Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland
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I lead Nestlé’s Strategic Business Units, Marketing & Sales. In this role, I’ll be working with incredible teams dedicated to driving growth and innovation across our iconic portfolio. With 31 billionaire brands and a wide range of regional and local powerhouses, spanning multiple categories such as Confectionery, Dairy, Coffee, Nutrition, and PetCare, we have the privilege to continue to shape the future of food and beverages. Prior to this role, I led Nestlé’s Coffee Brands group, ran largescale businesses for Nestlé in Europe in addition to holding senior roles with SC Johnson and Procter & Gamble. I’m passionate about bringing an innovation-centric approach to brand building and helping talent grow and succeed, regardless of background. I am a proud alumnus of the University of Glasgow, where I served as President of the Students' Representative Council. I am an active member of the GlobalScot network, a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute and a past Council member of the British/Swiss Chamber of Commerce.
Career Timeline
- Nestlé GlobalCurrentJun 2018–Present· 8 yrs 3 mos
- Executive Vice President, Head of Strategic Business Units, Marketing and SalesCurrentApr 2025–Present
- Executive Vice President - Nestlé Coffee Brands2024–Mar 2025
- Deputy EVP - Nestle Coffee Brands and Executive Board member2020–2024
- Senior Vice President - Head of Coffee and Beverage Strategic Business UnitJun 2018–Dec 2019
- Dec 2014–Mar 2018· 3 yrs 3 mos
- Senior Vice President - Europe and Executive Committee memberDec 2014–Mar 2018
- Sep 2005–Dec 2014· 9 yrs 3 mos
- Vice President - Zone EuropeOct 2012–Dec 2014
- Managing Director - Nestlé Confectionery (UK & I)2009–Oct 2012
- Marketing Director - Nestlé Confectionery (UK & I)Sep 2005–Dec 2008
- Sep 1989–Aug 2005· 15 yrs 11 mos
- Various RolesSep 1989–Aug 2005
Education
Leading the Global Enterprise - Executive Development
IMDExecutive Development
London Business SchoolMA (Hons)
History & Politics
University of Glasgow