Philippe van Gestel

Philippe Van Gestel is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in the food and beverage industry. Currently serving as the Country Marketing Manager at Ferrero since August 2017, Philippe leads marketing efforts for premium chocolate and pocket confectionery categories in the Benelux region, overseeing renowned brands such as Ferrero Rocher and Tic Tac. Previous roles at Ferrero include Senior Brand Manager for Kinder Benelux and Brand Manager for Nutella Benelux, where Philippe defined strategies and drove brand activations. Prior to Ferrero, Philippe worked at Mondelēz International in various marketing and sales roles, including Brand Manager and Key Account Manager, and completed a market analyst position at CertainTeed Corporation. Philippe holds a Master in General Management from Vlerick Business School and a Master of Science in Business Administration from KU Leuven.