Samer Chedid appointed CEO of Nestlé Central, West Africa
Nestlé has appointed Mr Samer Chedid as the new CEO of Nestlé Central and West Africa.
Mr Chedid is succeeding Mauricio Alarcón, who has assumed a new position within the global Nestlé group, according to a company statement released on Monday.
Mr Chedid is a business leader with diverse experience across Nestlé, including the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
He is no stranger to CWAR as he previously served as a country manager for Nestlé Ghana.
In his new role, he will steer the affairs of the business across 25 countries in CWAR.
Mr Chedid joined Nestlé in 1998 as a sales development manager. He was later appointed head of Channel Category Sales Development for Nestlé Middle East Region before his assignment as General Business Manager in Bahrain, Qatar and Dubai.
He then moved to CWAR as country manager in Ghana and subsequently returned to the Middle East as sales director for Nestlé Middle East Region.
He was later appointed country manager for Saudi Arabia and eventually promoted to become CEO of Nestlé Pakistan.
Mr Chedid is recognised for his strong leadership and strategic mindset, as well as his passion for people and building strong, effective teams.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr Chedid said, “I am delighted to return to a region that has been a part of my career within the Nestlé group.
“Together with our resilient team of over 5,000 employees, I will continue to advance our purpose through innovation, high-quality product offerings, and meaningful partnerships.
“Our goal is to enhance livelihoods, promote community development, and maintain our commitment to environmental stewardship.”
(NAN)
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