Inditex appoints former Caixabank chief Goirigolzarri, lifts exec pay and outlines AI‑driven growth plan

Inditex held its annual shareholders' meeting in Arteixo, Spain, where directors were re‑elected and the board was renewed for another two‑year term. Former Caixabank president José Ignacio Goirigolzarri was appointed as an independent director, replacing Rodrigo Echenique.

The meeting also approved a new remuneration policy for 2027‑2029. President Marta Ortega’s annual pay will rise to €1.05 million and CEO Óscar García Maceiras can earn up to €9.175 million, with higher variable components tied to performance. Shareholders approved a dividend of €1.75 per share, split into two €0.875 payments (the first already paid in May, the second due in November 2026).

Management outlined a growth strategy centred on a €2.3 billion ordinary investment this year, further international store expansion and a broader use of artificial intelligence. AI is being deployed across logistics, store technology and customer‑facing platforms to improve efficiency and personalize the shopping experience. Ortega stressed that while AI will transform the industry, the company’s value remains in its people and human touch.