/News/Suppliers — Nestlé investors are said to be demanding chairman Paul Bulcke step down immediately, following the CEO scandal that rocked the multinational. According to reports published in the Financial Times, Nestlé’s investors hold Bulcke responsible for the food and beverage giant’s current turmoil, citing poor judgment and handling of investigations into Laurent Freixe’s conduct. Bulcke is already scheduled to step down as chairman of the board of directors on 16 April 2026, but the latest developments have led investors to call for the move to be brought forward. Long-term investor J Stern’s Christopher Rossbach has also called for Bulcke to step down, stating chair-designate Pablo Isla should assume leadership right away. The pressure on Nestlé’s leadership underscores growing investor frustration with the company’s handling of recent controversies and its impact on financial performance.