VP Managing Director, Chocolates Garoto & Chocolates & Biscuits Nestlé
Patricio Torres assumed leadership of the Confectionery unit in 2021, marking his return to Brazil after 20 years. Brazil was his first international assignment, beginning in 2003, when he spent two years as part of the GLOBE team, focusing on demand generation and the implementation of best practices and commercial processes across the Americas Zone.
Before assuming his current role, Patricio was President of Nestlé for the Anglo-Dutch Caribbean Region, managing 23 territories and playing a key part in strengthening the company’s competitiveness across its diverse business areas.
He is originally from Chile and has held senior leadership roles in both the Chilean and Paraguayan markets, in addition to nearly two years at Nestlé's headquarters in Switzerland, where he led the Sales and Distribution functions for the Ice Cream division.
Patricio serves as a board member at CRM – Kopenhagen & Brasil Cacau.