Martim Mayer brings in a heavyweight for Benfica’s board | OneFootball

Martim Mayer announced his candidacy for vice-president of Benfica as part of his electoral campaign for the Clube da Luz. He will be responsible for the Communication, Marketing, and Internationalization departments, should the 'Benfica no Sangue' list win the elections on October 25. He has also already revealed his general director.

"He has more than 30 years of experience in the field of communication and will oversee some key areas of the ' Benfica no Sangue' list proposal, such as Communication, Marketing, and Internationalization", were the words used by Martim Mayer’s campaign in the announcement regarding the vice-presidential candidate.

José Bartolomé Duarte has already responded to the appointment, in statements shared by the campaign: "I receive this invitation with a great sense of mission and undeniable honor. There are several reasons that led me to accept such an honorable invitation. Chief among these reasons, I mention the strong character and sense of humanity of Martim Mayer. And his immense love for our Club, a truly contagious feeling that has touched me for a long time".

"On the other hand, there is his experience and the extent of his competence as an entrepreneur and manager, as well as his deep knowledge of the dynamics of international markets. Finally, and no less important, his leadership skills and his ability to motivate, through excellence and rigor, the many who, like me, follow him", concluded José Bartolomé Duarte.

Martim Mayer also responded: "The Internationalization of Benfica’s operations is a structural pillar of the Benfica no Sangue Proposal, which will materialize in Mozambique and Angola as well as in France, Switzerland, the USA, and Canada. The successful entrepreneurship, strategic vision, and high communicational intelligence of José Bartolomé Duarte will accelerate the realization of these operations and make a difference in the patrimonial and sporting evolution of SLB. That is why he is an indispensable person in the execution of our proposal".

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