John Carmichael

John Carmichael is the President and CEO of Nestlé Canada, a position he has held since February 2021. He replaced Jeff Hamilton, who moved to a new role in Europe.3 Carmichael leads Nestlé Canada with a focus on enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future for Canadians.2

Background

• Education:
  • MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, focusing on Marketing and Entrepreneurship.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UCLA.1
• Career:
  • Started his career with Nestlé in 1995 in Pet Care.
  • Held various roles within Nestlé USA before becoming President and CEO of Nestlé Canada. Notable positions include:
    • President, Foods Division at Nestlé USA (2018-2021).
    • President, Beverages at Nestlé USA (2017-2018).
    • Vice President roles across different divisions within the company.6

Leadership Style

Carmichael emphasizes personal growth and development as key to thriving leadership. He believes that success is measured by the impact one makes and prioritizes creating lasting changes. He values empathy, taking risks, and helping his team thrive.7 His approach includes learning from failures as opportunities for growth rather than setbacks.

Recent Initiatives

Under Carmichael's leadership, Nestlé Canada made strategic shifts such as exiting its Frozen Meals & Pizza business to focus on categories like Confectionery, Coffee, Ice Cream, Premium Waters, Pet Food among others.45 This decision allows for reinvestment in priority areas supporting long-term business growth.

Carmichael also supports community initiatives such as partnering with Kids Help Phone to promote youth mental health awareness through events like Walk So Kids Can Talk.2