Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Nestle India's 'Crisis Man' Suresh Narayanan Reflects on Career
Suresh Narayanan, who has led Nestle India for a decade, is leaving his job.
He's been called the 'crisis man' for helping the company through tough times, like the Maggi problem.
He faced challenges such as the Lehman Brothers collapse and the Arab Spring during his career.
He says the next leader should be prepared for more challenges.
He once was advised by his boss to see an astrologer.
Suresh Narayanan, Nestle India's outgoing CMD, is retiring.
He is known for navigating the company through crises, including the 2015 Maggi incident.
Narayanan's tenure included managing the Lehman Brothers collapse and Arab Spring.
He advises his successor to remain vigilant, as crises are always possible.
Narayanan was once advised by his boss to consult an astrologer.
- Who
- Suresh Narayanan, outgoing CMD of Nestle India, and Manish Tiwary, his successor.
- What
- Suresh Narayanan is reflecting on his career and upcoming retirement.
- When
- Narayanan is retiring, with his successor, Manish Tiwary, taking over in August 2024.
- Where
- Nestle India and various international locations where Narayanan worked.
- Why
- After a 26-year career at Nestle, including a decade leading Nestle India, Narayanan is retiring.
Crisis Management
Opportunity
Crisis Opportunities
Crisis Management
Crisis presents challenges.
Opportunity
Crisis presents opportunities.
- Outgoing CEO
- Suresh Narayanan
- Successor
- Manish Tiwary
- Tenure
- 10 years as India CMD
- Previous Crisis
- 2015 Maggi Fiasco
- Advice to Successor
- Expect the next crisis
Sources
For companies like Nestle, premiumisation will not be a flash in the pan but a sustainable journey, says outgoing CMD Suresh Narayanan
Suresh Narayanan—the accidental CEO
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