Nestle's New Chairman Isla Infuses Zara's Magic into Nescafe Maker's Revitalization Efforts
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 18 2025
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Source: Reuters
New Leadership at Nestle: Pablo Isla, former chairman of Inditex, will take over as Nestle's chairman on October 1, replacing Paul Bulcke, amid investor pressure for change following declining sales and the recent firing of CEO Laurent Freixe.
Focus on Digital Transformation: Isla's expertise in logistics and e-commerce is expected to drive Nestle's digital agenda, with plans to enhance online sales and integrate artificial intelligence into the supply chain, as the company aims to revitalize its performance in a competitive market.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
