In today’s episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Perry Miele, President and CEO of Nestlé Professional North America.
Perry talks about recently receiving the prestigious IFMA Oberkfell Award and what it means to be recognized for his leadership and impact. He also reveals that he will soon retire after an impressive 30 years at Nestlé! Perry provides insights into Nestlé Professional’s innovative efforts to embrace technology and better serve operators and consumers as he emphasizes the importance of understanding operators’ needs and leading the industry forward during a time of rapid change.
Key Takeaways
- Live from Pepsi Studios at the International Food Manufacturing Association’s President’s Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Introducing Perry Miele, President and CEO of Nestlé. Perry talks about his path to 30 years at Nestlé and a passion for the food industry
- Perry awarded the IFMA’s Oberkfell Award for leadership and impact
- Highlights include “Making more possible,” embracing robotics, and using AI to drive traffic and profitability.
- How Nestlé is using AI to help operators drive traffic and their bottom line. Innovations inspired by the COVID pandemic.
- Breaking news: Perry announces retirement after three decades at Nestlé, sharing plans to stay involved in the hospitality industry.
