Maxence de Royer

CEO

Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland21 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

C-Suite executive with extensive M&A experience.
Fluent in four languages, managing intercultural teams.
Recognized as one of CNN's '30 Under 30' in 2019.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Foodtech and Agtech industries with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.

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Circular EconomyVenture CapitalSustainabilitySustainable BusinessOpen InnovationBusiness PlanningProject ManagementManagement ConsultingBusiness StrategyMergersPortfolio ManagementStrategic PlanningPrivate EquityMergers & AcquisitionsStrategy

About

- C-Suite executive and board member - Leading Nestlé's Group Partnerships, Ventures, M&A Integration, and Licensing, as well as driving the Executive Board Masterplan - Spearheading large-scale transformational programs by structuring, driving, and establishing governance frameworks to ensure successful execution - Well-connected within the Foodtech and Agtech ecosystems. - Fluent in French, English, German, and Spanish, with extensive experience managing intercultural teams across various regions, including Indonesia, India, France, Germany, Switzerland, Morocco, and Latin America. - Recognized by CNN Expansion as one of the "30 Under 30" in the 2019 edition. More on : https://open.spotify.com/episode/0AOmdjTZxHqKxHg6EUTQ1i

Experience

Nestlé

6 roles

Chief of staff to the CEO

Promoted

Dec 2025 – Present · 4 mos

Group Head of Business Partnerships, Nestlé Ventures and M&A integration

Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 · 11 mos

Strategic partnerships (Joint-Ventures and minority stakes)
Venture Funds investments (innovation and ESG) and start-ups interactions
M&A governance (licensing, integration…)
Special group strategic projects (incl. Executive Board masterplan)

Vice President Strategy, Business Development & Sustainability Zone Latam

Promoted

Apr 2020 – Dec 2024 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Member of Zone Leadership Team
Driving large scale transformational programs: structuring, driving, building governance to ensure execution (Group or Regional level)
Leading Nestlé's strategy & business transformation in Latin America through M&A, Innovation & ESG (Net Zero & circular economy)

VP Strategy, Business dev. & Innovation Nestlé Mexico

Promoted

Jan 2016 – Mar 2020 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Mexico as Nestlé's 4th largest market globally
Heading the strategic development of the group in Mexico, driving its growth agenda
Member of Nestlé Mexico's executive board
Main responsibilities:
1/ Strategic planning (business strategy, competitive watch, commercial planning...)
2/ M&A
3/ Innovation (strategy, crowdsourcing, new business models, start-up collaboration...)
4/ Business development (alliances, partnerships...) - in charge of brands under licensing agreements
5/ Internal consulting & special projects (organization, RTM, CEO office...)

Director Strategic Planning Nestlé Mexico

Feb 2014 – Dec 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos

1/ strategic planning
2/ internal consulting
3/ M&A

Strategy Development Manager

Nov 2010 – Jan 2014 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Global strategy project manager for Nestle's Food SBU (ambient, frozen and chilled food products), based in Vevey, Switzerland (HQ)
Elaboration of Global Business Strategies
Portfolio Management
M&A and competitive watch

The yield lab

Advisor

Sep 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos · Latam

- Leading Agtech venture capital fund

Loop

Advisory Board Member

Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

Terracycle's venture to combat single-use waste. For the first time ever, consumers can receive their favorite products from trusted brands in durable, reusable packaging

Latitudr

Investment committee member

Jan 2021 – Dec 2024 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Platform for circular economy in Latam
https://latitudr.org

Terrafertil

2 roles

Board Member

Apr 2020 – Dec 2024 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Chief Integration Officer

Mar 2018 – Mar 2020 · 2 yrs

Terrafertil as a Nestlé company (majority interest); leading plant-based beverages and healthy snacks player in Latin America with its born pure brand: NATURE'S HEART
After having led the acquisition of a majority interest in Terrafertil by Nestlé, in charge of the integration of the company
Identified and implementing both top and bottom line synergies
Regional scope across the Americas

Angel ventures

Venture Partner

Apr 2020 – Present · 6 yrs · Mexico, Colombia, Peru

Chairman of the Foodtech committee
Angel Venture is one of the leading Venture Capital fund in Latin America

Roland berger

Strategy Consulting

Feb 2008 – Nov 2010 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

Largest European based strategy consulting firm
Consulting project management with focus on:
Corporate strategy (FMCG, transportation)
Due diligences (private equity funds)
Re-organization/ restructuring

L.e.k. consulting

Strategy Consulting

Jan 2005 – Jan 2008 · 3 yrs · Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

Strategy consulting firm
M&A projects: due diligences (vendor, acquirer, re-financing), IPO support, mostly for private equity funds
Various corporate strategy projects