Stephanie Naegeli

I am a visionary innovator and marketing trailblazer with a strong ability to distill trends and market shifts to inform business strategy, shape innovation pipelines and drive growth. Building on 16 years of global and cross-functional experience in marketing, digital technology and innovation, I am a seasoned leader with the ability to inspire teams and transform organizations. I am particularly passionate about food, consumer health and wellness, sustainability and startup-driven innovation.

With 16 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, both in the B2C and B2B sector, I have developed a robust skill set in navigating the complex landscape of nutrition, food, and health. My career has been marked by pivotal roles, including shaping innovation strategies, driving new transformative ventures and spearheading business development. Notably, I led the creation of Nestlé's innovation team in Silicon Valley, where I built an extensive network with startups, venture capitalists, accelerators, universities, and other corporations.

This role involved launching new innovation projects in the food and digital health sector and providing strategic insights to Nestlé's executive leadership on emerging food and health trends.

M.A. in Marketing, Services and Communication Management

Specialization: Customer Value and Communication Management, Consumer Behavior and Market Research

UNIVERSITY OF ST. GALLEN (HSG), St. Gallen, Switzerland

B.A. in Business Administration

Specialization: Marketing, Media & Technology, Controlling & Accounting, Finance, Business Law, and Economics

UNIVERSITY OF ST. GALLEN (HSG), St. Gallen, Switzerland