Flora Pérez joins the board of directors
The economic press has dawned with the news of the appointment of Flora Pérez as proprietary director of the Board of Directors of Inditex. This significant promotion marks a milestone in Flora’s career within the family business and opens new possibilities for growth. Marta Ortega’s mother is very happy with her and she will dedicate this summer to celebrating her new position.
What does it mean to be a Sunday councillor?
Confusion regarding the term ‘dominical counselor’ did not take long to arise. Does it mean that Flora Pérez will only work on Sundays? Definitely not. A proprietary director is a person who is part of the Board of Directors of a company due to his or her status as a shareholder or because he or she holds a significant stake in the capital. She can also be a person linked to an important shareholder, as is the case of Flora with Amancio Ortega.
Impact of Flora Pérez on Inditex
Flora Pérez has been a member of the Board of Directors of Inditex since 2005, representing Pontegadea Inversiones, the investment arm of Amancio Ortega, which owns more than 50% of the capital of Inditex. In addition, Flora has been part of the board of trustees of the Amancio Ortega Foundation since March 2003, where she has been vice president since October 2005.
Flora Pérez’s career
Before reaching these senior positions, Flora Pérez began her career as a sales assistant and became a key figure in Zara’s design team. Her dedication and talent led her to climb positions and live dedicated to Inditex with her husband, Amancio Ortega. She belongs to a large family with eight siblings, where her mother played a fundamental role in instilling a strong personality in Flora.
Family connection within Inditex
The connection of Flora Pérez’s family with Inditex is not limited to her. Her brothers Jorge and Óscar Pérez Marcote also hold important positions within the company, as general directors of Massimo Dutti and Zara, respectively. This family connection has helped consolidate the Pérez leadership within the textile giant.
Personal and discreet life
Despite their wealth and success, Flora Pérez and her family have maintained a modest life. A revealing anecdote is that, despite being on the Forbes list, Flora only wanted to buy a house facing the sea, and she achieved it with a five-story building. In this building, Amancio and Flora live on the ground floors, while Marta Ortega resides in the attic with her children and her husband.
Flora Pérez grew up in a working-class neighborhood of La Coruña after her parents moved from Melide, a rural town in Galicia, looking for better job opportunities. Like the story of Amancio Ortega, Flora’s life is a story of improvement and success. Her reappointment as a Sunday councilor is just the latest step in her meteoric career, which shows no signs of stopping.
Reactions to the new position
The news of his new position has been received with joy in both his personal and professional circles. This appointment not only represents recognition of his dedication and effort, but also opens new doors for his influence within Inditex.