Rajat Kumar Jain Appointed Country Manager for Nestlé Singapore
The global food giant has appointed Indian executive Rajat Kumar Jain as the Country Manager for Singapore. As part of a leadership restructuring in August last year, Nestlé India had announced that Jain, who was previously the head of the foods business and led MAGGI in South Asia (India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka), would take on a significant leadership role within the Nestlé Group.
Jain has a career of almost two decades in brand building, innovation, sales, leadership, and digital transformation. He has helped build Maggi, one of the world’s most chosen FMCG brands and one of India’s most loved. He joined Nestle India as a management trainee in 2004.
Jain said, "A sea of emotions as I say goodbye to Nestlé India, my home, school, and playground for more than 20 years. Deepest gratitude to Suresh Narayanan for opportunities, guidance, and trust. Everyday spent with you was a privilege", He added, "Reminded today the fortune I had to have amazing partners in McCann. What a privilege it was to find and shape big ideas with you that nourished brand MAGGI into the powerhouse it is today".
Nestle Singapore stated, "Rajat brings fresh ideas and a passion for innovation. With his arrival, we renew our pledge to enhance the quality of life for all Singaporeans — today and for generations to come".
Rupali Rattan has succeeded Jain as the head of the food business. Gopichandar Jagatheesan has taken over from Rattan, as head of the Chocolates and Confectionery Business, and Manav Sahni is head of Nof estle's Dairy Business.
In October, the food giant announced that Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé India Limited, will retire after a distinguished 26-year career with the Nestlé Group, effective at the end of business on July 31, 2025. Manish Tiwary has been appointed to succeed him as the Managing Director of Nestlé India Limited, starting August 1, 2025.