Vicente Boluda Fos (born 31 March 1955) is a Spanish businessman and lawyer who was the 17th President of Real Madrid from 16 January 2009 until 31 May 2009.[1]
Vicente Boluda | |
|---|---|
 Boluda in 2009 | |
| 17th President of Real Madrid | |
| In office 16 January 2009 – 31 May 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Ramón Calderón |
| Succeeded by | Florentino Pérez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 March 1955 Valencia, Kingdom of Spain |
| Occupation | Businessman, lawyer |
Life and career edit
Boluda has two master's degrees, one in legal advice for business and other in admiralty law. He is the president of the National Association of Shipowners and Tugboats, a delegate in the Upper Counsel of the Chambers of Commerce, the first vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Navigation of Valencia, and vice-president of the Spanish Shipping Association. In 1998, he received the Enterpriser of the Year award for his work in the Boluda Group,[2] defeating rivals such as IBM and la Caixa.
Boluda is a member of the Advisory Board of the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice (CAPP), a papal foundation.[3]
Career at Real Madrid edit
Boluda rose through the ranks at Real Madrid, becoming a part of the board directors when Ramón Calderón was elected club president in 2006. In less than a year, he was named as vice-president, after Juan Mendoza resigned following a disagreement regarding the basketball side of the club. Boluda became president of the club on 16 January 2009 after Calderón resigned. Finally, on 1 June 2009, Boluda finished his career leading Real Madrid to let Florentino Pérez take charge.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Vicente Boluda". Real Madrid CF. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Company -- Organisation Chart". Boluda Corporación Marítima. Archived from the original on 19 June 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2010.
- ^ Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice: Organisation
- ^ "Vicente Boluda's farewell". Real Madrid CF. Retrieved 19 July 2020.