Michiel Kernkamp will take up the position of CEO Nestlé Czechia and Slovakia on 1 October 2020. He will be based in Prague, from where he will have direct responsibility not only for Czechia and Slovakia, but also for Hungary, Poland and the Baltic States as of 1 January 2021. Michiel is replacing Torben Emborg, the current CEO, who has managed Nestlé business in the Czech and Slovak markets since 2010.
"I look forward to working with the Czech and Slovak teams, as well as teams from Hungary, Poland and the Baltics. Together, we will be discovering the power hidden in food and offer it to our consumers and all stakeholders in these countries to improve their lives,” says Michiel Kernkamp, designated CEO of Nestlé Czechia and Slovakia.
Michiel Kernkamp began his career in 1995 at Nestlé Malaysia, where he held various positions in sales and marketing. In 1998, he was appointed Assistant Operations Director for the AustraliaOceania Zone, based in Switzerland. In 2001, he returned to Malaysia as Director of the Coffee and Beverages Division at Nestlé Malaysia/Singapore. From 2005 to 2009, he led the Japanese Coffee & Beverages business as a division director based in Kobe. Subsequently, he joined Nestlé Professional as the Global Head based in Vevey. Seven years later, Michiel moved to the Nordic market as the CEO. For the past five years, he has led the transformation of Nestlé's business in the Nordics, leaving behind a thriving market with growing profitability, a better cost structure and a better perception of Nestlé.
Michiel is actively seeking cooperation with other players in the food chain to improve sustainability, inclusion and health in the food system. During his time in the Nordics, he regularly spoke at local and international forums on making better use of food and reducing food waste.
The current CEO of Nestlé Czechia and Slovakia Torben Emborg, who has held the position for ten years, will take over the role of CEO of the Nordic market replacing Michiel Kernkamp.
For a whole decade, Torben Emborg has led the Czech and Slovak markets toward continually improving performance. Thanks to his extensive business knowledge and pragmatic approach, he has contributed to the creation of a market that is today characterized not only by excellent results in key areas of business, but also by great diversity and inclusiveness. Under Torben´s leadership Nestlé has become an inspiring place for work, personal development and for achieving best in class results, despite cost pressures and strong competition.
