ARLINGTON, VA — In keeping with its business expansion efforts, Nestle USA has promoted Martin Thompson to CEO and US market head. Effective Jan. 1, 2025, Thompson will join the Zone Americas leadership team and report to Steve Presley, CEO of Nestle Zone Americas.
Thompson joined the company during its acquisition of the Starbucks CPG and foodservice products business in 2018. He was later appointed president of Nestle Coffee Partners in 2020. Under his leadership, the division has delivered consecutive years of flourishing profit and market share gains while serving as an accelerated growth driver for Nestle USA.
“For the last several years, Marty has led one of our most successful businesses, cementing our position as undisputed leaders in the coffee category,” Presley said. “He was instrumental in doubling our Starbucks business globally in just four years and leading the expansion of Nescafe in the US market.”
“Marty believes in the power of people and culture to fuel business results, and he builds and inspires teams that deliver. I expect he will inspire that same innovation and growth mindset … as he takes on the broader CEO role.” — Steve Presley | CEO | Nestle Zone Americas
Thompson brings over 35 years of CPG industry experience to the role, with an extensive background in sales, marketing and general management. Prior to joining Nestle, he served as CEO of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company and held several leadership positions at The Clorox Company and Procter & Gamble.
“He understands that our business, regardless of category, is all about the consumer — knowing them and delighting them at every turn,” Presley added. “Just as importantly, Marty believes in the power of people and culture to fuel business results, and he builds and inspires teams that deliver. I expect he will inspire that same innovation and growth mindset he fostered within our winning coffee business as he takes on the broader CEO role.”
