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Marta Ortega

b. 1984

Spanish businesswoman

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About Marta Ortega

Born 1984. Marta Ortega is a Spanish businessperson and chief executive officer.

Marta Ortega Pérez (born 10 January 1984) is a Spanish businesswoman who is the daughter of Amancio Ortega and was appointed chair of Inditex as of December 2021. Ortega replaced Pablo Isla, who was chair and CEO of Inditex since 2011, in April 2022.

Career Ortega was born on 10 January 1984 in Vigo, Spain. She studied at A Coruña and continued her baccalaureate education in Switzerland. She studied business at the European Business School in London and graduated in 2007, with a specialty in international entrepreneurship. The same year, she began to work at Inditex, at the London Zara store in Chelsea, then other locations and departments in the business. She currently works at the Inditex headquarters in Arteixo, Spain, for the women's product and design department, collaborating with Beatriz Padín. Since 2015, she has been on the board of directors of the Amancio Ortega Foundation. The foundation's scholarship program was modified due to the COVID-19 pandemic per an agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

In November 2021 it was announced that in 1 April she would be named chairperson of Inditex, succeeding Pablo Isla. Her appointment caused the company's share price to fall sharply. In her role, she will be expected to address the company's reputation of alleged forced labor and environmental impact.

Personal life Ortega has two children, a son and a daughter. She married Sergio Álvarez Moya in 2012, with whom she had her son, but separated three years later. For her wedding to Torretta, she wore a Valentino gown.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of A Coruña, European Business School London, University of London, London Business School
Positions held
Chief executive officer
Employers
Inditex, Zara, Fundación Amancio Ortega
Also known as
Marta Ortega Pérez

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Marta Ortega?

Spanish businesswoman

When was Marta Ortega born?

Marta Ortega was born on 10 January 1984 in Vigo.

What is Marta Ortega's occupation?

Marta Ortega is a businessperson and chief executive officer.

What nationality is Marta Ortega?

Marta Ortega is Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marta Ortega

· Wikidata: Q20532802

· DBpedia: Marta Ortega Pérez

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