When Anthony Tallotte joined Nestlé over 20 years ago, he didn’t know he’d be building a global career that would take him from chocolate factories in the UK to corporate offices in Switzerland and the U.S. He just knew he was curious and ready to grow.
Since then, Anthony has worn many hats: purchasing manager, supply planner, change leader, GenAI ambassador, and president of THRIVE, Nestlé USA’s Employee Resource Group (ERG) focused on health and wellness. But ask him what’s made his career at Nestlé so fulfilling, and he’ll talk less about job titles and more about people.
“I love working with people,” he says with a smile. “It’s extremely rewarding and it’s a part of the job that I really enjoy.”
At its heart, Anthony’s story is about more than career longevity, it’s about belonging — the kind that allows you to show up as your full self, connect across cultures, and build a meaningful career with purpose.
Keep reading to discover Anthony’s journey and his advice for finding a workplace where you can truly belong.
A career shaped by curiosity and courage
Anthony’s journey with Nestlé has spanned roles, countries, and continents, but it all started with a leap of faith. Originally from France, Anthony moved to the UK to complete his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering. What was supposed to be a short academic detour turned into decades of life, work, and connection — including meeting his future wife and forming lifelong friendships, many through Nestlé.
His career began in mechanical engineering design, but when a recruiter approached him about a purchasing role with Nestlé, Anthony took a chance. He accepted, packed his bags, and started at Nestlé’s KitKat factory in York, where the scent of chocolate filled the air. “Depending on the wind, the whole city would smell like hot chocolate ,” he recalled. “It was magical.”
From there, Anthony’s career took off. He moved from purchasing to supply planning, which evolved to integrate continuous improvement — a skillset he used to move into process optimization, and ultimately transformation leadership. His path took him to Switzerland, where he first joined Nestlé’s global corporate team, and then to the United States.
Each move required courage, and each one opened new doors. “I’ve been lucky,” he said. “But I’ve also been willing to go where the opportunities are. Nestlé gave me room to grow, and I took it.”
Building a life and career through connection
For Anthony, career success has always been about people first. “It’s really about who, not what,” he said. “The connections you make — those are what carry you through.”
That belief has shaped both his life and his career. During his first weeks in Switzerland, a colleague invited him to a party full of American expats. Anthony almost didn’t go, because he was tired and unsure. But he pushed himself to show up. That night, he met Joanna, who would later become his wife. Their relationship, like so many of his professional friendships, grew within the Nestlé network.
Over the years, Anthony’s connections across the UK, Switzerland, the U.S., and beyond have helped him navigate international relocations and career transitions. “Nestlé is a big company, but in some ways it feels small,” he said. “I probably have three degrees of separation from anyone in the organization.”
Anthony attributes much of his ability to connect with people to authenticity. “What you see is what you get,” he said. He doesn’t put on a mask at work, and in turn, people trust him quickly. That openness has helped him build a global community, and it’s one of the reasons he’s still excited to be part of Nestlé more than two decades later.
The role of purpose: leading change and ERG work
Anthony’s career has been defined not just by movement, but by meaning. While working on a transformation project in the UK, he discovered a passion for change management. “It wasn’t just about processes or tools,” he said. “It was about people — helping them work through fear, understand the benefits of change, and feel supported.” That human-centered mindset stuck with him. Today, Anthony is a Change Manager at Nestlé USA, where he continues to guide teams through organizational transformation.
But his deepest sense of purpose comes from his role as President of THRIVE , one of Nestlé USA’s 11 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). THRIVE supports employees navigating critical illness, disability, caregiving, and mental wellness, through awareness-building, resources, and community.
Anthony knows the power of that community firsthand. After years of managing serious health conditions — including childhood cancer and adult-onset heart disease — he was told he needed a kidney transplant. That soon escalated to a heart and kidney transplant, followed by months of dialysis. “It was one of the most difficult times of my life,” he said. But THRIVE was there, connecting him to others who understood, and offering a safe space to share.
That experience led him from participant to pillar lead, and eventually, president. “This work matters,” he said. “People leave THRIVE meetings feeling lighter, less alone. That’s belonging in action.”
By leading with vulnerability and empathy, Anthony has turned personal hardship into collective impact and created even deeper roots within a company that values his full story.
Belonging in practice: What to look for in a workplace
After more than two decades at Nestlé, Anthony has a clear perspective on what makes a workplace worth staying for: belonging. And for anyone seeking a company where they can truly thrive, he offers practical advice:
- Look for employee resource groups or communities that reflect your needs and values. “They’re a sign that a company isn’t just saying it supports people — it’s creating real spaces for connection,” Anthony said.
- Listen to how employees talk about each other. Is there a culture of trust, support, and honesty — not just surface-level perks?
- Pay attention to authenticity. Do people feel safe being themselves? Are vulnerability and openness welcomed?
- Look for signs of inclusion in action, like access to resources, community meetings, and diverse leadership — not just inclusion in theory.
- Build your network intentionally. “You don’t have to network because you ‘should,’” Anthony said. “Do it because you want to meet amazing people.”
For Anthony, that culture of openness and opportunity has made all the difference. “You can do whatever you want to do at Nestlé,” he said. “The possibilities are endless.”
The secret to career longevity: belonging and opportunity
Anthony’s 21-year journey at Nestlé is more than a career story; it’s proof of what’s possible when a workplace fosters true belonging. His bold career moves, global relocations, ERG leadership, and even his most personal challenges were all navigated within a culture that values connection, authenticity, and growth.
“Belonging gives you the confidence to take risks,” he said. “You’re not just surviving at work, you’re thriving.”
At Nestlé, Anthony didn’t have to leave parts of himself at the door. In return, the company opened doors: across countries, departments, and stages of life.
When you belong, you stay. And when you stay, you grow.
If you’re looking for a workplace where you can show up fully, be supported through change, and build a long-term career with purpose, Nestlé might be the place for you.
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