Jean Paul Gaillard

Experienced Executive with a Proven Track Record in Leading Companies and Strategic Advisory

Jean Paul Gaillard, Non Executive Director at vonRoll infratec (holding) ag

Jean-Paul Gaillard is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience leading large organizations as Chief Executive Officer and Non-Executive Director.2 6 He is currently a Non-Executive Director at vonRoll infratec (holding) ag, a position he has held since November 2021.2 3

Career Highlights

CEO of Nestlé Nespresso and Nestlé USA Ice Cream Division (1988-1998)
- Created the multi-billion worldwide market segment for high-margin single-serve coffee2
- Brought Nestlé's US Ice Cream Division back to growth and profitability2
CEO of Movenpick Foods (1998-2001)
- Reorganized the business with an emphasis on the Ice Cream Division2
Chairman & CEO of Ethical Coffee Company S.A. (2008-2018)
- Turned the single-serve coffee market from a monopoly into a free market2
- Created and launched the first biodegradable coffee capsule2
Non-Executive Director of Von Roll Hydro (since August 2019)
- Overseeing the worldwide expansion of the company's Zerowaterloss engagement1 4

Education and Languages

Studied at UCLA and Lemania School of Business, Lausanne2
Fluent in French, English, and German2

Gaillard's extensive experience in the food and beverage industry, particularly in the coffee and ice cream sectors, has made him a successful executive. He has a track record of turning around businesses and creating innovative products that disrupt markets.2 5