John Petersen
CISO
Nestlé
John Petersen is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Nestlé, where he leads the company’s global cybersecurity and compliance function.
Since his appointment in 2012, John has been responsible for establishing and scaling IT Security and Compliance within Nestlé globally, across one of the world’s largest and most complex business ecosystems.
With over 20 years of experience in IT security, risk management, and audit, John has built a reputation for driving enterprise-wide transformation in cybersecurity. He oversees a global team and his leadership has been instrumental in embedding security into Nestlé’s digital transformation, cloud adoption, and data-driven innovation initiatives.
John regularly engages with Nestlé senior executives and audit committee, providing strategic guidance on cyber risk, regulatory developments, and emerging threats. He has led the implementation of global frameworks aligned with ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR, and other international standards, and has championed a security- first culture across the organization.
Prior to becoming CISO, John spent eight years in Nestlé’s Internal Audit function, focusing on IT risk and controls, and began his career in external audit at Ernst & Young.
A Danish national, he holds a degree in Business Administration and is known for his ability to align cybersecurity with business strategy, foster high-performing teams, and drive innovation in complex global environments.