Nestls first sales agents in India began work in Chennai and Kolkata in 1912. Today, the company directly employs 6,000 people in India and more than half a million indirectly.
In a letter to employees, CEO Peter Lynch said he helped Winn-Dixie return to profitability after it emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2006.
Walt Freese, former CEO of Ben & Jerry's, will direct the next phase of Stonyfield growth; Gary Hirshberg will continue in leadership roles with Stonyfield and Danone.
The executive will serve as chief executive officer of MeatCo (Sara Lees North American Meats business) following the spin off of its International Coffee and Tea business.
