Nathalie Roos has stepped down as CEO of Lipton Teas & Infusions after a notable two-year tenure.
- Roos assumed leadership of Lipton Teas in July 2022 following her roles at Mars and L’Oréal.
- Lipton chair Pierre Laubies will act as interim CEO until a successor is found.
- Roos announced her departure on LinkedIn, expressing gratitude and excitement for future endeavors.
- Her departure coincides with Lipton’s new partnership for sustainable growth in East Africa.
Nathalie Roos, who spearheaded Lipton Teas & Infusions as Chief Executive Officer since July 2022, has resigned from her position. Prior to her tenure at Lipton, Roos gathered substantial experience with previous leadership roles at Mars and L’Oréal, which equipped her with the skills required to lead one of the largest tea companies globally.
The interim replacement for Roos will be Pierre Laubies, the current chair of Lipton. Laubies is anticipated to provide steady leadership during the transitional period while the process to appoint a new CEO is underway.
Roos communicated her departure through LinkedIn, the popular professional social media platform, where she acknowledged the “fantastic Lipton Teas & Infusions team” and expressed her sincere gratitude for their “unwavering commitment and trust.” She reminisced on the journey to “transform the tea industry” and the sense of fulfillment her role has brought her.
Expressing her feelings about stepping down, Roos noted her anticipation for “new pages” and her excitement towards “contributing to inspiring agendas of positive change.” Her statements reflect a forward-thinking mindset and appreciation for the impact of her work at Lipton.
The timing of Roos’s exit coincides with Lipton’s strategic partnership involving its tea estates in Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania. The collaboration aims to adhere to enhanced standards, focusing on quality, social, and environmental safeguards, representing a significant step in Lipton’s commitment to sustainability.
Nathalie Roos leaves a legacy of strategic leadership and a notable emphasis on sustainable practices at Lipton Teas.
