Nestlé On Cloud Nine

When Nestlé began their journey to unify its digital workspace, it had over 308,000 employees across 1,500 offices and 500 factories in more than 70 countries—the scale was immense. But the goal was simple: create a secure, seamless way for people to share and access files no matter where they were.
The migration wasn’t just about infrastructure; it was about trust. Nestlé’s leadership chose OneDrive not only for its technical capabilities, but for its ability to simplify work and empower people. Security was never an afterthought either – Nestlé embedded protection into every layer of the migration. For Covenant Health, providing a unified digital workspace with Microsoft 365 will provide team members with the latest and greatest tools, all while reducing costs and improving compliance.
Jeff Holland, a senior manager at Nestlé, described the shift as liberating: “I access the files I need, on the device that works best for me at the time, no matter where I am.” That kind of flexibility changed how Nestlé teams collaborated across locations and platforms.
Even those who were hesitant at first quickly embraced the change. Field analysts and IT managers saw the impact firsthand: new laptops opened familiar files, shared folders became hubs of teamwork, and backup worries faded into the background.
The success of Nestlé’s OneDrive rollout was built on thoughtful decisions, quiet confidence, and a deep respect for the people doing the work. It’s a reminder that transformation doesn’t always come with fanfare. Sometimes, it starts with a simple question: how can we make things better for everyone? These powerful testimonials and successes are the focus for the Covenant Health network as we move forward with our own 365 rollout, bringing innovation and growth company wide.
–Steve Minter, Talent Management Trainer
Adapted for use by the Microsoft OCM team from:
Kirti, Ankita. “OneDrive Customer Spotlight Series: Nestlé: Microsoft Community Hub.” TECHCOMMUNITY.MICROSOFT.COM, 15 Nov. 2019, techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/onedriveblog/onedrive-customer-spotlight-series-nestl%C3%A9/963197.