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Peter Brabeck-Letmathe poses during an interview with AFP in La Tour-de-Peilz near Vevey, Switzerland, on March 4, 2024.
Peter Brabeck-Letmathe (born 13 November 1944) is an Austrian businessman. From 1997 to 2008 he was the CEO of the Nestlé Group, chairman 2005-2017 and then chairman emeritus until April 2026. He … Wikipedia
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Born (1944-11-13) 13 November 1944 (age 81)
Villach, Austria
Occupation Businessman
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Born (1944-11-13) 13 November 1944 (age 81)
Villach, Austria
Occupation Businessman
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Peter Brabeck-Letmathe - Wikipedia
2 weeks ago - Peter Brabeck-Letmathe (born 13 November 1944) is an Austrian businessman. From 1997 to 2008 he was the CEO of the Nestlé Group, chairman 2005-2017 and then chairman emeritus until April 2026. He is a former chairman of the Formula One Group. and served for a short time as ad interim chairman ...
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The Guardian
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Nestlé's Peter Brabeck: our attitude towards water needs to change | Nexus live debates | The Guardian
April 22, 2013 - Nestlé chair Peter Brabeck is seeking a solution to the old conundrum that you can take a horse to water but you cannot force it to drink.
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Meet the new WEF chairman, Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, former CEO of Nestle, who famously stated in 2017: “Humans have no right to access free water.”
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Context is key... "Water is a human right. I fully agree with that," Brabeck-Letmathe said, noting that the around 30 liters a day needed for basic living should be provided without charge to those who can't afford it. But that amount is only accounts for around 1.5 percent of the fresh water destroyed daily, he said. "He's more concerned about the other 98.5 percent. "I don't think it's a human right to fill up a swimming pool. I don't think it's a human right to wash cars. I don't think it's a human right to water a golf course," he said." More on reddit.com
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World Economic Forum
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Peter Brabeck-Letmathe - Agenda Contributor | World Economic Forum
Degree in Economics, University of World Trade, Vienna. April 2017, Chairman Emeritus, Nestlé. 1997-2008, led the Nestlé Group, first as Chief Executive Officer, until 2005, and then as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
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March 18, 2026 - On April 6th, 2017, Peter Brabeck-Letmathe was appointed Chairman Emeritus of Nestlé S.A. Previously, he led the Nestlé Group from 1997 to 2008, first as CEO till 2005, and then as Chairman and CEO.
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Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, former Nestlé CEO, has been ...
Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, former Nestlé CEO, has been named interim chairman of the World Economic Forum following Klaus Schwab’s retirement. A search for a permanent successor is underway amid scrutiny of Brabeck’s controversial water views. Look into his eye.
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Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, chairman of Nestle SA, speaks during the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy conference in London, U.K., on Friday,...
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Lausanne, SWITZERLAND: Chairman and CEO of Nestle, Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, delivers a speech as a can of baby milk powder "Nan 2" appears on the...
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Peter Brabeck-Letmathe - CEO Of Nestle S.A., Switzerland
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r/conspiracy on Reddit: Meet the new WEF chairman, Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, former CEO of Nestle, who famously stated in 2017: “Humans have no right to access free water.”
April 22, 2025 -

DW — The founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Klaus Schwab, resigned on Monday as chairman of the forum's board.

"Following my recent announcement, and as I enter my 88th year, I have decided to step down from the position of Chair and as a member of the Board of Trustees, with immediate effect," he said in a statement released by the WEF.

The German-born economist did not offer a reason for leaving the Geneva-based WEF, which organizes annual meeting of the international political and economic elite in the Swiss luxury ski resort of Davos.

Vice Chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe will serve as interim chairman, with the search for a new chair having begun after Schwab's resignation was accepted at an extraordinary meeting on April 20.

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Thursday 12th July 2012. Peter Brabeck-Letmathe Chairman of the board Nestle S.A at ReSource 2 day conference, discussing and challenging preconceptions about the current political and economic systems.
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Peter Brabeck-Letmathe - GESDA
January 15, 2026 - Born in Austria in 1944, Mr Brabeck-Letmathe graduated from the University of World Trade in Vienna with a degree in economics. After joining Nestlé Group in 1968, he spent a significant part of his career in Latin America before being transferred to Nestlé’s international headquarters in Vevey as Senior Vice President.
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Peter Brabeck-Letmathe - Policy Forum
October 24, 2016 - He is member of the Exxon Mobil Corporation Board and an Independent Director of Delta Topco Limited (Formula 1). He is the Chairman of the Board of Nestlé Health Science S.A. and of Nestlé Skin Health S.A.
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Former Nestlé CEO to step down as Chairman Emeritus
December 4, 2025 - As Chairman Emeritus he continued to follow the company’s evolution with genuine interest, and I am certain Peter will remain a valued friend of Nestlé,” said Pablo Isla, Chairman, Nestlé. Brabeck-Letmathe joined Nestlé in 1968 and held several senior positions, primarily in South America, before being appointed the group’s CEO in June 1997.
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Peter Brabeck-Letmathe: smooth defender of a tainted brand | Business | The Guardian
April 23, 2012 - The Nestlé boss has been a Downing Street guest several times. Involved in marketing and sales for most of his career, Brabeck-Letmathe believes the emphasis on CSR - criticised by ethical campaign groups - has already changed the debate.
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Chairman and CEO of Nestle, Peter Brabeck-Letmathe gestures during a press conference closing a meeting of International Chamber of Commerce's BASCAP...
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Nestlé
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Former Nestlé Chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe relinquishes Chairman Emeritus title | Nestlé Global
December 2, 2025 - Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, former Nestlé Chairman, has informed the company's Board of Directors that he has decided to relinquish his title of Chairman Emeritus, as Nestlé begins a new chapter with new leadership.