Nomad Foods names new Executive President and CEO-elect

Brisby will work with the company’s current CEO, Stéfan Descheemaeker, for a transition period until Descheemaeker’s retirement on 1 January 2026, when Brisby will be appointed CEO. Descheemaeker will continue to serve as a Director on the Company’s Board following the CEO transition.

Most recently, Brisby served as President of North America and Europe at Flora Food Group. Prior to joining the plant-based food company, he was Interim Co-CEO and Regional President at Imperial Brands, where he managed various regions with P&L responsibilities. 

Descheemaeker has been the company’s CEO since its founding in 2015. 

“I am proud of what we have built at Nomad Foods. The company has become the leading savoury frozen food business in Europe and one of the largest savoury frozen food companies worldwide. We have built a portfolio of market-leading brands in an on-trend category while attracting top-tier talent which positions the company to win,” he said.

“After 10 years as CEO, I believe now is the appropriate time to transition to new leadership who can take the company to new heights. The board and I have been planning my retirement and actively working to identify my successor. I am delighted that Dominic has accepted the offer to lead Nomad Foods beginning in January 2026, and I look forward to supporting him from my role on the board.”

Nomad Foods’ Co-Chairman and Founder Noam Gottesman commented: “We are extremely grateful for Stéfan’s leadership over the past decade and the role he has played in the succession process. Furthermore, we are pleased that he has agreed to continue to be actively involved with the company as a non-executive Director. We believe the company has tremendous growth potential ahead of it and we are excited to have a leader of Dominic’s calibre and experience join us as the company’s next CEO. His track record of value-creation is impressive, and he brings a passion for brand building, innovation and cost discipline that we believe will position the company for success over the next decade.”

Brisby said: “I am honoured to be appointed as the new CEO of Nomad Foods. The company has truly iconic brands that sit at the intersection of several big consumer themes. It is well aligned with the trends of nutrition, convenience, value and sustainability that are reshaping consumer demand. I look forward to working with my new colleagues at Nomad Foods to unlock the company’s full growth potential and deliver attractive returns to our stakeholders.”

Nomad Foods’ portfolio of iconic brands includes Birds Eye, Findus, iglo, Ledo and Frikom.