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business9 days ago•1 min saved

Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil Identifies Curiosity, Ambition, and Humility as Key Drivers for Corporate Promotion

Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil has outlined three core traits he believes are essential for employees seeking promotion: curiosity, a drive to win, and humility. According to Business Insider, Navratil, who became CEO in 2025 after a 20-year career, emphasizes that continuous learning and stepping outside one's comfort zone are critical for advancement. He notes that ambition and a desire to improve outcomes outweigh mere technical skill, while humility prevents the arrogance that often hinders success. Navratil cites his own experience, including working with a junior 'reverse-mentor' to learn AI programming, as evidence that leaders must remain open to new knowledge. The advice is part of a broader series on workplace trends and leadership insights.

via Business Insider|

#business #career-development #corporate-leadership

world10 days ago•0 min saved

Kremlin Targets European Banks and Retailers in New Asset Seizure Wave

Moscow is accelerating the seizure of assets belonging to European corporations, targeting major financial and retail firms following the EU's renewal of sanctions. Russian officials have signaled that Italian and Austrian banks may be next, while German retailer Metro has already been placed under state administration. The Kremlin frames these moves as asymmetric retaliation for European support of Ukraine, with no indication of reversing the decisions.

via united24media.com|

#asset-seizures #eu-sanctions #metro

world21 days ago•23 min saved

Kremlin Seizes Nestlé and Auchan’s Russian Units

Russia’s Kremlin has ordered the seizure of Nestlé and Auchan’s Russian operations, transferring their assets to the state in a move underscoring heightened government control of foreign businesses under President Vladimir Putin and potentially impacting supply chains and consumers.

via AP News|

#auchan #expropriation #nestle

war-in-ukraine22 days ago•3 min saved

Russia Seizes Nestlé and Auchan Assets Over Western Ukraine Support

Russia placed Nestlé and Auchan's Russian operations under temporary administration and transferred stakes to AO L.E.V. Menedzhment, arguing that the European-origin firms are “unfriendly” due to Western military support for Ukraine; Bloomberg calls it the largest foreign asset takeover in Russia since 2024, affecting Nestlé’s six plants with over 7,000 employees and Auchan’s 230 stores, while both companies seek to defend their rights and ensure continuity.

via UNITED24 Media|

#asset-seizure #auchan #nestle

europe22 days ago•3 min saved

Russia Seizes Nestlé and French Firms' Russian Assets Under Kremlin Decree

President Vladimir Putin signed a decree transferring the Russian assets of Nestlé and three French groups—Auchan, Leroy Merlin (now Lemana Pro), and FM Logistic’s Russian subsidiaries—into LEV Management, a Kremlin-linked firm created in late 2025. The move, part of Moscow’s tightening control over Western businesses despite sanctions, leaves Nestlé to assess options though Russia accounts for a small share of its sales. The seizure mirrors the 2023 Danone takeover in Russia and follows Western companies’ exits or isolations from the market.

via France 24|

#europe #france #nestle

world22 days ago•341 min saved

Kremlin Expands Asset Seizures, Targeting Nestlé in Russia’s Private-Business Crackdown

Russia’s government moved to seize Nestlé’s assets in Russia, placing them under state control as part of a broader nationalization push against private firms, with Auchan affected as well; Nestlé says it is evaluating options while promising to protect employees and maintain operations where possible.

via CNN|

#kremlin #nationalization #nestle

business22 days ago•3 min saved

Nestlé weighs options as Moscow places its Russian assets under external administration

Nestlé is assessing its options after Russia placed its Russian assets under temporary external administration, a move that could shift control to Kremlin-friendly investors and affect other Western assets like Auchan and Leroy Merlin units. The company said it would protect its rights and ensure continuity for employees, with no final decisions yet, while noting a ~2% drop in its shares following the decree tied to Russia’s 2023 framework for unfriendly countries.

via CNBC|

#business #external-administration #nestle

business1 month ago•169 min saved

Cooper’s Unwell Beverage to Sunset After Turbulent Year

A year after its launch, Alex Cooper’s Unwell Beverage—developed with Nestlé and distributed by Target—is reportedly winding down by year’s end. The brand faced branding confusion and a Vanity Fair exposé about Cooper’s husband, and despite a $500 million valuation from a recent funding round, Halloween-drink launches may be its final batch as Target won't renew distribution.

via The Cut|

#alex-cooper #business #call-her-daddy

world6 months ago•174 min saved

Europe rocked by 12-ton KitKat cargo heist

Thieves stole about 413,793 KitKat bars weighing roughly 12 tons from a truck traveling from a Nestlé factory in central Italy to Poland; the vehicle and its contents remain unaccounted for, but Nestlé says consumer safety and supply are not affected, noting cargo theft and fraud are rising in the sector according to IUMI and TAPA.

via CNN|

#cargo-theft #chocolate #europe

world6 months ago•3 min saved

12-Ton KitKat Heist Triggers Global Online Reactions

A cargo theft of about 12 tonnes (roughly 413,793 KitKat bars) occurred while in transit from a factory in central Italy to Poland. The incident has sparked wide online reactions and pop-culture references, while Nestlé says there are no consumer-safety concerns and the supply chain remains unaffected as authorities investigate and track stolen goods via batch codes.

via Euronews.com|

#europe #kitkat #logistics

business6 months ago•2 min saved

European Kit Kat Heist: 12 Tons Vanish En Route to Poland

Nestlé says about 12 tons (413,793 bars) of Kit Kat vanished after leaving a central Italy production site for Poland; the truck and shipment remain missing and the exact disappearance location isn’t disclosed. The stolen bars could surface in unofficial channels but can be traced using batch codes, with scanning providing reporting instructions. No safety risks have been identified, and the cargo theft is under investigation.

via Delish|

#batch-codes #business #cargo-theft

business6 months ago•4 min saved

12-Ton KitKat Heist Targets F1 Supply Chain Across Europe

Roughly 12 tonnes (about 413,793 units) of the new Formula 1 KitKat bars were stolen in transit across Europe, from Italy toward Poland; the truck and cargo are unaccounted for, no injuries were reported, and Nestlé says only one shipment was involved. The incident highlights a broader rise in cargo theft, though KitKat notes batch codes allow traceability of the stolen product.

via The New York Times|

#business #cargo-theft #formula-1

business6 months ago•1 min saved

KitKat Formula One chocolate stolen in transit, 12 tons vanish in Italy

A truck carrying about 413,793 KitKat bars—roughly 12 tons—of the brand’s new Formula One chocolate range was stolen while en route from a central Italian factory to Poland on March 26. Nestlé confirmed the theft and said authorities and supply-chain partners are investigating; there were no injuries. The loss could threaten Easter supply, and Nestlé warned stolen bars could enter unofficial markets, though batch codes can help law enforcement trace them.

via The Guardian|

#business #crime #italy

business6 months ago•55 min saved

12-ton KitKat heist disrupts European chocolate logistics

Twelve tons of KitKat bars went missing after thieves stole the truck carrying 413,793 bars from central Italy to distribute across Europe; the vehicle and cargo are unaccounted for, Nestlé said, while KitKat noted the bars are traceable by batch codes and urged batch-number scans to contact the company.

via Reuters|

#business #cargo-theft #europe

world6 months ago•2 min saved

12-ton KitKat theft threatens Easter shelves across Europe

A truck carrying about 12 tons (roughly 413,793 KitKat bars) was stolen in Europe while en route from a central Italian factory to Poland. Nestlé says investigations are underway and warns the missing shipment could cause KitKat shortages ahead of Easter, with batch codes available to trace and report any matches.

via CBS News|

#easter #europe #kitkat