The stratospheric professional leap of a Spanish executive has marked the week. Amparo Moraleda will be appointed president of the aeronautical giant Airbus next October, thus breaking with the Franco-German tradition that until now pursued the highest office in the European consortium. Executive functions, however, will remain in the hands of the CEO, the Frenchman Guillaume Faury. On the other hand, continuity will continue in another company in the aeronautical sector: this week Maurici Lucena has been re-elected president of Aena for another four years, until 2030.

Changes at the top of Puig. Its executive chairman, Marc Puig, will step down as CEO of the Catalan perfume and beauty company, and will be replaced by José Manuel Albesa, currently the company's deputy CEO. Meanwhile, the outgoing chairman of the private association Barcelona Global has proposed investor Josep Lluís Sanfeliu as his successor, a name that must be ratified by the members in June. There are also changes at Ysios Capital – co-founded by Sanfeliu – Marlex, and CIM Tax & Legal. These are the most notable appointments of the week.

More movement in the banking sector. If last week Sabadell surprised us with the departure of its CEO, César González-Bueno, now it's BBVA's turn to make a signing aimed at showcasing its support for Catalonia: the proposal of Catalan Jordi Montalbo as an independent director of the bank is a move to invest in the region after the failed takeover bid for the bank he chairs. Likewise, Pablo Isla will be appointed the new vice president of L'Oréal, Covestro is redefining the leadership of its production centers in Catalonia, and the Focus group has appointed a new CEO.

The César González-Bueno's resignation His appointment as CEO of Banc Sabadell, just after successfully avoiding a takeover bid from BBVA, took everyone by surprise. "It was now or in a year, and now was a good time because nobody expected it; therefore, we left no room for speculation," the executive said, satisfied, at a press conference this Friday. This change has marked the week of executive reshuffles, but Desigual is also losing one of its key figures, and Deloitte Spain will have a new president in June. These are the most notable appointments of the week:

Last Saturday, as dusk was falling, Yasser Asprilla emerged from the Istanbul airport terminal. A multitude of Galatasaray fans awaited him, quickly embracing their new signing. Turkish supporters are incredibly passionate, and without having seen a single minute of the Colombian's playing time, they have already elevated him to sainthood. Limited by strict security measures protecting the footballer, they shouted and sang incessantly. All that was missing was confetti. The reception was worthy of a star. Asprilla, looking both happy and a little scared, crossed himself. At the same time, but more than 2,000 kilometers away, in Girona, they were content with a farewell that, for now, is temporary, as he is leaving on loan with a non-mandatory purchase option, but one that seems destined to become permanent.

Girona hopes to finalize several deals during the winter transfer window to climb out of the relegation zone, where they have remained since the start of the season. Currently, there is no position where manager Míchel Sánchez doesn't need reinforcements, whether due to poor form in some areas or a lack of depth in others. These new signings will also necessitate the departure of some players. Therefore, there will be both arrivals and departures.

Interestingly, this week the telecoms sector has been looking to politics. On the one hand, Telefónica has appointed former PNV president Andoni Ortuzar to its board of directors. A controversial appointment, given that it comes amidst negotiations for a workforce reduction plan. On the other hand, Sateliot approached the socialist Meritxell Batet, president of the Congress of Deputies between 2019 and 2023, formerly Minister of Public Administration (2018-2019), and currently president of the National Council of the PSC (Socialist Party of Catalonia). In addition, the Eurogroup has a new president, and Oriol Oró is stepping down as director of Fira de Lleida after 18 years. These are the most notable appointments of the week:

The most significant development of the week has been the surprising resignation of Marta Álvarez as president of El Corte Inglés, who voluntarily handed the reins to her sister Cristina. This comes just four months after renewing her contract for another five years, a term that will ultimately have lasted only 120 days. Also, Esade has a new dean and Grifols Egypt has a new vice president.

It was announced in mid-August, but went largely unnoticed, and this November the change has materialized, placing Juvencio Maeztu at the top of the global furniture giant. Maeztu has been the new CEO of Ingka Group (Ikea) for a few days now, and it is the most notable appointment this week, in which the Catalan Institute for the Evaluation of Public Policies (Ivalua) renewed its presidency after seven years with the addition of Marc Esteve Laporta.

Jaume Puig's move to become director of the Catalan investment group GVC Gaesco and the changes at the top of Seat are the main executive moves among the business community this week, in which Caja de Ingenieros ratified a new term for its president, Félix Masjuan. Also noteworthy are the appointments at Eroski, Lorena Canals, and Culmia.

The week of appointments was dominated by Indra, which has a new head of business in Catalonia, and also by the CNMC, which has appointed a new general secretary. Blanca Sorigué, the general director of the CZFB, was also re-elected vice president of the World Association of Free Trade Zones, and BBVA hired its new head of investment banking in Colombia at Santander.

The COAPI (Spanish Association of Auditors) will have a female president for the first time in its 75-year history. It will be Montserrat Junyent, a law graduate and vice president of FADEI (Fair Trade and Development). This week, there have also been changes in the leadership of the Consum supermarket group, the Mediterranean Arc of Auditors will have a Catalan president, and Correos Express will have a new leadership position.

He Catalan Salvador García-Ruiz has been in the news this week because he made the jump from Indra to Telefónica, another signing by the president of Telefónica (and formerly Indra), Marc Murtra, who since taking office at the beginning of the year has hired several people from the defense company. This week also saw notable appointments at the funeral home Mémora, the airline EasyJet, and the fund managers CaixaBank Asset Management and Invivo.

After Girona's 6-0 start to the La Liga season, and after Míchel Sánchez's complaints about the club's planning and the attitude of some of its players, the Rojiblanco transfer market has suddenly accelerated. The club, awaiting further departures, is negotiating the addition of at least five players with the intention of regaining its lost competitiveness. Amidst all the noise, the team also hosts Sevilla at Montilivi this Saturday (7:30 p.m., DAZN), in a match of particular importance because the Andalusians have also failed to score points at the start of the season.

In September 2023, Girona touched the sky in Vila-real. Two goals from Dovbyk and Eric Garcia gave them their first-ever lead in the First Division. Míchel Sánchez was floating, the team was enjoying themselves, and the club appeared in every corner of the planet, marveling at the play of a team that the Madrid native had rescued from the Second Division to lead them to the Champions League. Almost two years later, the same scene was played. witness to a fall that will have consequences. The Girona side, with their team completely destroyed, their stars transferred, and their new arrivals failing to adapt, failed to compete (5-0) and are currently at the bottom of the league. "This is my worst moment as Girona's manager," said Míchel, who, after a few weeks of being unrecognizable in his statements, abandoned his sideline behavior, grabbed his machine gun, and started firing at the players and the club.

The final hours in Montilivi's offices were intense. Míchel could lose three starters at once: in addition to the already confirmed departure of Miguel Gutiérrez, which will leave at least nine million in the Girona coffers, the departures of Ladislav Krejci and Yangel Herrera could be added. A force majeure situation with the La Liga season already underway (with defeat and a serious warning), which shakes the sporting structure and will force a restructuring of the squad after a month and a half of the transfer window and with ten days left until the window finally closes.

Two months after the end of the La Liga season, Girona has yet to make any signings and is, along with Real Sociedad, one of the two teams that hasn't reinforced its squad this summer. Opinions on the subject are starting to decline: from the eight to twelve names on average announced by sporting director Quique Cárcel on June 3rd, Míchel Sánchez said immediately after the final that crowned him champion of Catalonia: "We must think about the club's finances." A shocking statement that hides some problems.

"I'm Marcus Rashford, a Black man from Withington and Wythenshawe, South Manchester. If I have nothing else, I have this," the English footballer, who arrives in Barcelona under scrutiny for his off-field issues at Manchester United.

Star additions to the Bank of Spain and Mango. Although the Spanish banking regulator was left without a director of economics, a key figure for its operation, less than two months later the entity has filled the vacancy with a high-profile signing: an executive from the United States Federal Reserve (Fed). This is David López Salido, who returns to Spain after almost two decades at the Fed. Another high-profile signing during the week was Helena Helmersson, former CEO of H&M, who will now be an independent member of the board of directors of the fashion company Mango.

The economic situation with the fair play Barça's overstretched budget affects all of the club's professional teams, and the women's team, despite being the only one making a profit, has not been exempt from the cuts either. Not having won the Champions League also affects its budget. As of next Monday, July 28, Pere Romeu currently has only 18 players at his disposal, in addition to the reserve team players who will participate in preseason. The purchase price and a percentage of the capital gain (profit that Everton may obtain) from a future sale.