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Jerome Von Burg

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Head of Sustainability Food Europe (CSO) at Nestlé
📍 Switzerland

Jerome von Burg serves as the Head of Sustainability for Food in Europe at Nestlé, where he focuses on integrating sustainability into core business strategy. With a long career at Nestlé in various leadership roles, he is an expert in driving business transformation, market growth, and positive environmental impact.

Jerome is passionate about connecting sustainability with business goals, frequently speaking at industry events about regenerative agriculture and strategic execution. He believes in empowering people through a clear, consumer-driven vision. Early in his career, he was involved in humanitarian communications and awareness campaigns.

Interesting fact: In a previous role, he spearheaded Nestlés expansion into five Central Asian countries, delivering a complete "key in hand" commercial and manufacturing plan.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Head of Sustainability Food Europe (CSO)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Switzerland
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Sustainability & Profit
Advocates that ESG initiatives are intrinsically linked to profit, growth, and risk management, not separate from them, often speaking about this integrated perspective at conferences.
Regenerative Agriculture
Actively discusses scaling regenerative agriculture to create stronger positive impacts for both nature and business, participating in panels and forums on the topic.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
Head of Sustainability Food Europe (CSO)
Nestlé
1-2018 - 12-2021
Head of Business Performance & Excellence Food EMENA
Nestlé
9-2013 - 12-2017
Corporate Lean & Agile Foundations Business Manager
Nestlé
Business Executive Officer Culinary CZ&SK,
Nestlé
Business Manager Food Central Asia,
Nestlé
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Education
2004 - 2021
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Executive Management trainings (Nestlé, London Business School, Korn Ferry)
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Sustainability trainings (Nestlé, Cambridge University, B Lab Europe)
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