Bernie Stefan named CEO of Nestlé Türkiye
Bernie Stefan has been associated with Nestle for over 18 years
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Published: Sep 15, 2026 2:09 PM | 2 min read
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- Bernie Stefan has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nestlé Türkiye, effective October 1, 2026.
- He has been with Nestlé for over 18 years and has held leadership roles in various markets, including France, China, Australia, and Sri Lanka.
- Stefan expressed his honor and excitement for the new role, emphasizing Türkiye's strategic position between Europe and Asia.
- He thanked outgoing CEO Leszek Wącirz for his leadership and wished him success in his new position within Nestlé's Zone Europe.
Bernie Stefan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nestlé Türkiye. He will take charge of the role from October 1, 2026. Stefan announced his new position in a post on LinkedIn. He has been associated with Nestle for over 18 years.
Stefan said he was deeply honored and excited to take on the role at Nestlé Türkiye. He also highlighted Türkiye’s position between Europe and Asia, describing the country as a special bridge in his career.
"I am deeply honored and excited to announce that, as of October 1, 2026, I will be taking on the role of CEO of Nestlé Türkiye, a company with a rich heritage spanning more than 120 years", the LinkedIn post stated.
Throughout his career, Stefan has held leadership roles across several markets, including France, China, Australia and Sri Lanka. His international experience comes as he takes charge of Nestlé’s Türkiye business.
Stefan also thanked Leszek Wącirz, who has been leading Nestlé Türkiye, for his leadership and wished him success in his new role within Nestlé’s Zone Europe. Stefan’s appointment will see him take responsibility for the company’s business and teams in the market from October.
Stefan is a seasoned FMCG professional with over 20 years of experience in leading businesses across Asia, Oceania, and Africa.
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