Stuart Raetzman named CEO Nestlé Skin Health

By

Cassidy Mantor

Published
May 22, 2017

Nestlé Skin Health has promoted wholly owned subsidiary executive Stuart Raetzman to its new Chief Executive Officer.

Raetzman joined Nestlé Skin Health in 2014 as the North America President of wholly owned subsidiary Galderma. He was promoted within Galderma to the company's global HQ in Lausanne, Switzerland in 2015 where he will continue to work now as CEO for Nestlé Skin Health.

"Nestlé’s purpose is to enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. Under Stuart’s leadership, Nestlé Skin Health will support our overall mission,” says Mark Schneider, CEO of Nestlé.

Raetzman discussed a strategic emphasis on Nestlé Skin Health subsidiary Galderma which he led for the past few years. Galderma focuses on a partnership with healthcare professionals.

Raetzman said, "Moving forward, we will renew this commitment to helping healthcare professionals and also the patients they serve, by providing them with innovative solutions to meet their skin health needs."

Prior to Nestlé Skin Health, Raetzman worked in a variety of consumer product industries with a healthcare focus. He brings over 25 years of experience from working with marketing and management of pharmaceuticals, healthcare professionals, biologics, disposable and implantable medical devices as well as consumer products.

Before beginning his career, Raetzman attended the University of Texas in Austin, TX and received a degree in business marketing as well as Harvard Business School. His appointment as CEO is effective immediately.