Episode #02 : Autocracy

Chairman of the board of directors and CEO. In 2005, Austrian Peter Brabeck claimed the double position at the head of Nestlé. It was a decision that raised the hackles of the Vevey-based multinational's shareholders. Above all, it raises a long list of questions: should dual mandates be limited, or should flexibility be allowed? What are the roots of this opposition and what impact has it had on governance issues? Here's a look back at the debate that has now laid the foundations for good governance.