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About
Spanish entrepreneur and billionaire businessman famous for, along with his brother and sisters, having transformed the Mercadona supermarket chain into one of the largest food retailers in Europe. He is also owner of the Pamesa ceramics firm. In September of 2023, his net worth was estimated by Forbes Magazine to be approximately $1.3 billion dollars.
Before Fame
His parents founded the Mercadona supermarket brand in the year 1977. He and his brother Juan inherited the brand in 1981 when it only consisted of eight total locations. Over the years, they expanded the company to include 1,700 individual locations. The enterprise also employs nearly 100,000 employees.
Trivia
He also owns the professional La Liga flight Spanish soccer team Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D.
Family Life
His brother Juan Roig is the CEO and majority stakeholder of the Mercadona brand. His sister-in-law (Juan's wife) Hortensia Herrero owns 28% of the brand. He is married to his wife Elena Negueroles. Together, they have two children.
Associated With
He owns the professional Spanish soccer team Villareal CF, which features players including Pepe Reina, Raul Albiol, and Juan Foyth.
