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More Than a Chairperson: Founder’s Daughter Takes Zara Helm

Marta Ortega will lead Zara parent Inditex with a more hands-on role than originally expected, but a much lower salary than her predecessor.
Marta Ortega and father Amancio Ortega.
Marta Ortega and father Amancio Ortega. (Shutterstock)

The daughter of Inditex’s billionaire founder takes the helm of his Zara fashion empire on Friday with a more hands-on role than originally expected by outsiders, though a much lower salary than her veteran predecessor.

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