Speakers

Jacob Busk Nielsen

Group Chief Procurement Officer & CEO Nestrade S.A.

Recognized as a dynamic, pragmatic, and charismatic leader, Jacob is the Chief Procurement Officer and Senior Vice President of Nestlé SA, the world’s largest food and beverage company. He is also the Chief Executive Officer of Nestrade, Nestlé’s global procurement entity.

Jacob strongly believes in cultural diversity, open engagement, collaborative teamwork, and efficiency. He is passionate about contributing to solutions for global challenges by leveraging forward-thinking and innovation. He has extensive experience in upstream supply chains, with specific expertise at the intersection of sustainability, cost management, and supply risk strategies.

Prior to his current role, Jacob spent 15 years with Nestlé in various procurement roles in Asia and Switzerland, including a recent five-year assignment at NESPRESSO as Global Head of Procurement. Jacob has a long history in the business and food industry, stemming from his early career as a Sales Director working in Europe and North America before joining Nestlé.