ISLAMABAD: Multinational food giant Nestlé has announced an additional investment of $60 million in Pakistan, signaling strong confidence in the country’s growth potential.
The commitment was revealed by Remy Ejel, Executive Vice President and CEO for Asia, Oceania, and Africa at Nestlé, during a business roundtable on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
Robust Expansion and Regional Hub Role
Ejel stated that Nestlé plans a major expansion of its operations in Pakistan, reaffirming its long-term commitment to the market. He highlighted intentions to position Pakistan as a regional manufacturing and export hub, with products shipped to 26 countries from local facilities.
This builds on Nestlé’s focus on localization, advanced manufacturing, sustainability, and agricultural transformation.
Parallels with Southeast Asia Growth
Ejel noted that Pakistan’s demographic profile, rising nutrition needs, and untapped value-added food segments closely resemble successful trajectories seen in Southeast Asia.
He expressed optimism for robust business growth in the coming years, driven by opportunities in affordable nutrition, climate-resilient dairy, localized sourcing, and export-oriented manufacturing.
Global Scale and Local Progress
Nestlé operates in over 180 countries, employs more than 277,000 people globally, and reported revenues of approximately $114.25 billion in 2025. In Pakistan, the company has advanced technology-driven manufacturing, automated facilities, renewable energy use, improved packaging, and digitalized supply chains to boost efficiency and cut environmental impact.
The announcement follows recent discussions with Pakistan’s Finance Minister in Islamabad outlining similar strategic priorities.