Nomad Foods, the owner of brands such as Birds Eye, Aunt Bessie’s, and Goodfella’s, has announced the appointment of Dominic Brisby as its new Executive President, Chief Executive Officer-Elect and member of the Board of Directors, effective 3rd November 2025.
Brisby will work with the company’s current CEO, Stéfan Descheemaeker, for a transition period until his retirement at the start of 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, a plant-based food company. Under his leadership, the business achieved its highest-ever market share in North America. In Europe, he grew the business by developing a plan that transformed the P&L and enabled reinvestment in product innovation and brand relaunches to better align with consumer preferences. Prior to joining Flora Food Group, Brisby was Interim Co-CEO and Regional President at Imperial Brands, where he managed various regions with P&L responsibilities.
Commenting on his decision to step down, Descheemaeker said: “The company has become the leading savory frozen food business in Europe and one of the largest savory 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.
“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.”
Noam Gottesman, Nomad Foods’ Co-Chairman and Founder, added: “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.”
Meanwhile, Brisby said: “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.”
Last month, Nomad Foods revealed that it is seeking cost savings of €200m by the end of 2028. The move came just weeks after the company revised its revenue and profit forecasts for 2025 following weaker-than-expected first-half results.
