Business Insider1 Oct 2026Ana Altchek

Nestlé's CEO says these 3 qualities will get you promoted

Philipp Navratil spent roughly two decades climbing up the corporate ladder, so he knows a thing or two about getting promoted.

The CEO of the company behind more than 30 billion-dollar brands, including Nespresso and DiGiorno, joined the business as an internal auditor and worked across a range of roles before becoming CEO in 2025. Along the way, he said he noticed three traits that consistently set successful employees apart.

This is part of a series of stories from Business Insider's conversation with Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil. To be alerted when the next piece publishes, follow reporter Ana Altchek here.

First, they stay curious, he said.

That means constantly learning — whether by teaching themselves new skills or…

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