The sudden dismissal of Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe has sent shockwaves through European boardrooms, marking a watershed moment in corporate governance across the continent.
Freixe, who had held the top job for just one year, was removed following an internal investigation into an undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate, which was a breach of Nestlé's code of conduct that has reignited debate over executive accountability and workplace ethics.
