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Our Ways of Winning

How We Win at Nestlé USA

When you join Nestlé USA, you’re empowered to be bold, stay curious, embrace innovation, and use your voice to help move our business forward. From day one, your ideas matter—and your impact extends far beyond your role.

For more than 150 years, Nestlé has earned the trust of families by consistently delivering quality, care, and innovation. Our brands are woven into moments that matter, from the first cup of coffee in the morning to family dinners and everyday well‑being.

With a presence in 97% of U.S. households, our reach is extraordinary—and so is our responsibility. Meeting that responsibility means evolving alongside consumer preferences and using technology and AI to continually raise the standard for how we serve people today and for generations to come. How we show up, make decisions, and work together every day is essential to ensuring Nestlé is ready for the future.

That’s why our Ways of Winning matter.

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Our Ways of Winning

Our Ways of Winning—Speed, Agility, Collaboration, and Courage—define how we succeed together. They shape how we make decisions, respond to change, and move forward as one team. Above all, they are grounded in our unwavering commitment to safety and quality for our consumers and our people.

These behaviors are intentionally aspirational. They keep us focused on what matters most and guide the choices we make every day. While we may not always move the fastest or take the boldest path, we reward progress and growth that build meaningful momentum forward.

What This Looks Like in Practice
Two construction workers in safety vests reviewing information on a laptop and tablet.
Blue stopwatch logo next to the words "Speed Over Stalling" in bold blue text.

Progress now beats perfection later.

Speed over stalling is about making clear, timely decisions while staying firmly rooted in safety and quality. This mindset allows our teams to move forward, gain knowledge as they go, and innovate faster in service of our consumers. Speed isn’t about rushing; it’s about clarity, decisiveness, and purpose.

For our people, speed builds ownership and confidence. When employees are trusted to act, they feel empowered to contribute, learn, and make a real impact.

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Logo with a light bulb and text "Agility Over Autopilot" in blue.

Be consumer obsessed.

Learn, adapt, and evolve. Agility over autopilot emphasizes that change isn’t something to fear; it’s something to embrace. We encourage our teams to be curious, experiment thoughtfully, fail forward, learn quickly, and evolve continuously. This is how we stay relevant, resilient, and future-ready.

Agility also creates space for growth. It invites new ways of thinking, helping our people build the skills they’ll need not just for today, but for what comes next.

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Yellow logo with three figures above a hand and text "Collaboration Over Consensus"

Decide with clarity. Act as a team.

Collaboration over consensus means having open, candid dialogue that leads to clear decisions and full commitment as one team. When respect, transparency, and accountability are present, teams align around shared outcomes—turning collaboration into a competitive advantage and a source of pride.

True collaboration isn’t about universal agreement; it’s about hearing diverse perspectives while keeping momentum strong. Once a path is chosen, we move forward together, focused on collective success.

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Logo with a figure climbing an upward arrow and text: Courage Over Comfort

Speak up.

Take thoughtful risks. Drive change. Courage over comfort calls on every employee to act like an owner and be bold, even when it’s uncomfortable. This approach creates space for honest feedback and courageous decisions that move us forward.

By cultivating a safe space to challenge the status quo, our people grow beyond their comfort zones, develop new skills, and share ownership in shaping our future.

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Anchored in Safety and Quality

Safety and quality are at the foundation of everything we do. We share a responsibility to protect our people and our consumers by holding ourselves to the highest standards of care. This commitment guides how we show up every day—prioritizing well‑being and honoring our legacy of excellence through the brands consumers love.

Win with Us

If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by learning and innovation, and eager to make a difference at scale,
you will find a place to grow and thrive at Nestlé USA.

Your career can go as far as your curiosity takes you—supported by recognition, development,
and a community that fosters you to be your best.

 

BE PART OF OUR STORY. BUILD WHAT'S NEXT.
BE A FORCE FOR GOOD.