Dominic Brisby has been appointed executive president of Nomad Foods, with Stéfan Descheemaeker set to stand down from his position as CEO in January 2026.
Upon Descheemaeker’s retirement, Brisby will be appointed CEO of Nomad Foods, while Descheemaeker will continue to serve as a director of the company’s board.
Brisby recently served as president of North America and Europe at Flora Food Group, and prior to that Brisby was co-CEO and regional president of Imperial Brands. Under his leadership at Flora Food Group, the business achieved its highest-ever market share, as business in the company’s Europe division grew.
Descheemaeker, who has been the company’s CEO since its founding in 2015, will continue to serve as a director on Nomad Foods’ Board in a non-executive capacity beginning January 2026. During his tenure he led Nomad Foods through a period of “fundamental changes” in consumer trends and the retail landscape while overcoming “multiple external headwinds”.
The company reported nine consecutive years of revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth through 2024 and, based on the company’s current fiscal 2025 guidance, it expects its adjusted EPS to have approximately doubled from 2016 to 2025 under his leadership.
Outgoing CEO Stéfan Descheemaeker said: “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.
“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, 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, Nomad Foods’ CEO elect, 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.”
