Article: Brad Alford to Succeed Joe Weller as Nestle USA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

After Nearly 40 Years With Nestle, Weller Retires Effective January 31, 2006

GLENDALE, Calif., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestle USA today announced that Brad Alford has been named Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nestle USA effective January 1, 2006. Alford will succeed Joe Weller, who is retiring after 37 years with Nestle, the last 11 years as Chairman and CEO.

Under Weller's leadership, Nestle has achieved seven consecutive years of unprecedented real internal growth and profit growth. Through multiple acquisitions and divestitures, Weller is responsible for shaping Nestle's U.S. brand portfolio into the powerhouse that it is today. His ...

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