Nestle shoots boss after a romantic relationship with the employee

Nestle fired his CEO only after a year at work, as he failed to reveal a “romantic connection” with a “direct subordinate”.

The Swiss food giant that makes KIT KAT chocolate bars and Nespresso coffee capsules said Laurent Frreatic was reduced by an “immediate effect” after an investigation led by the chairman of Nestle and the leading independent director.

The BBC understands that the investigation has been triggered by a report made through the company’s signal channel.

Nestle Chairman Paul Bulke said: “This was a necessary solution. The values ​​and management of Nestlé are the strong foundations of our company. Thanks to Laurent for his year of service at Nestlé.”

The relationship was with an employee who was not on the Executive Board and the investigation began because it was a conflict of interest, the BBC learned.

G -N Freixe had been Nestle for nearly 40 years, but approached the global lead role last September, replacing Mark Schneider.

Philip Naratil was appointed heir to G -N Frex.

Bulke said the company “does not change the strategy course and we will not lose the pace of efficiency.”

Other companies have split with their main leaders after investigating their personal relations with colleagues.

BP CEO BNRNAR LUNYHe who has led the oil giant for three years has left after admitting that he was not initially “completely transparent”.

Steve Eysterbrook was fired by McDonald’s In 2019, after finding that he had a consensus relationship with an employee.

But McDonald’s said the more current investigation found that the British CEO had three additional relations with the staff for which he lied to board.

Initially, he received $ 105 million in a compensation package, which he later returned. In 2023, he was fined $ 400,000 by the US financial guardian guard for misleading investors. He paid the punishment without recognizing or refusing the claims.