Nestle India's Swiss parent is betting on former Amazon India head Manish Tiwary to steer the packaged foods giant's unit as it grapples with stagnant sales and increased competition in the world's most populous country.

Nestle India's chairman and managing director Suresh Narayanan will retire on July 31, 2025. Manish Tiwary, currently with Amazon, will succeed him as managing director from August 1, 2025. Narayanan is credited with reviving Maggi noodles following a crisis in 2015.

Manish has nearly 2 decades of experience in leading large-scale ops and strategic initiatives within the e-comm and consumer goods sectors

Nestle SA has nominated former Amazon India exec Manish Tiwary to replace Suresh Narayanan as the managing director of its Indian unit when he retires next year. The proposal to appoint Tiwary is subject to the board's nod,

Amazon India head, as the new managing director to address stagnant sales and competition. Tiwary needs board approval to succeed Suresh Narayanan, who retires on July 30 after nearly a decade.

Nestlé India's Swiss parent is betting on former Amazon India head Manish Tiwary to steer the packaged foods giant's unit.

Nestle India's Chairman and MD Suresh Narayanan turned around the Maggi brand after the FSSAI banned it due to presence of high quantities of MSG and lead

Tiwary had resigned as the vice president and country manager for Amazon India. He quit the US ecommerce giant after serving for eight years. However, Tiwary has to continue with Amazon until October to help ensure a smooth transition.

Nestle India announces leadership transition with Manish Tiwary set to take over from Suresh Narayanan in 2025.