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Binu Jacob

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Chairman & CEO, Nestlé Vietnam at Nestlé
📍 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Binu Jacob is the Chairman & CEO of Nestlé Vietnam, with a 28-year career at the company across Asia, Europe, and the US. He champions a "purpose-led, people-focused, performance-driven" philosophy, guiding Nestlé Vietnam to be recognized as the countrys most sustainable manufacturing company. Colleagues describe him as an inspirational, engaging, and creative leader with strong business instincts.

Binu holds an MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur, where he was the Secretary of the Marketing Association. His interests suggest a passion for staying informed on global news and business strategy. He is focused on creating shared value for shareholders, society, and the planet through his work.

He was the first corporate leader to receive a special commemorative medal from the Government of Vietnam for his contributions to sustainable development.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Chairman & CEO, Nestlé Vietnam
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Priorities

Topics Binu cares about

Sustainable Development
As co-chair of the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development, he frequently speaks on sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and achieving Net Zero emissions.
Youth Empowerment
He is passionate about developing future leaders, launching the "Nestlé needs youth" initiative in Vietnam focused on employability, entrepreneurship, and skill-building for young people.
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Career

Work history

4-2020
Chairman & CEO, Nestlé Vietnam
Nestlé
7-2016 - 4-2020
Regional Business Head & SVP Nestlé Infant Nutrition, Greater China Region
Nestlé
1-2012 - 6-2016
Regional Business Head &EVP Nestlé Infant Nutrition, South Asia Region
Nestlé
4-2010 - 12-2011
Marketing Head, Nestlé Infant Nutrition South Asia Region
Nestlé
11-2008 - 6-2010
New Business Director, Nestlé Nutrition US
Nestlé
In the press

Media appearances

Binu Jacob, Chairman & Managing Director, Nestlé Vietnam - S5#19. Featured in Spotify
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Introducing Binu Jacob, CEO of Nestlé Vietnam in the NESTLEVEL Digital podcast. Featured in Facebook
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Education
2015 - 2016
PED
IMD
2-2008 - 2-2008
Cerification in CRM
Kellogg Executive Education
1995 - 1997
PGDBM (MBA)
XLRI Jamshedpur
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