ISTANBUL — Global FMCG major Nestlé has announced the appointment of Bernie Stefan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nestlé Türkiye, effective October 1, 2026.
Stefan, who has been associated with Nestlé for over 18 years, succeeds Leszek Wącirz, who moves into a new leadership assignment within Nestlé’s Zone Europe structure.
Executive Profile & Strategic Mandate
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Incoming Chief Executive: Bernie Stefan (over 20 years of FMCG leadership experience across Asia, Oceania, and Africa; 18-year veteran within the Nestlé ecosystem).
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Previous Market Leadership: Served in key leadership capacities across major international markets, including France, China, Australia, and Sri Lanka.
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Outgoing Executive: Leszek Wącirz (transitioning to Zone Europe executive leadership).
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Effective Date: October 1, 2026.
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Corporate Scale: Assumes full operational, market, and strategic oversight for Nestlé Türkiye, a core strategic market bridging Europe and Asia with over 120 years of brand heritage.
