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Jordi Bertomeu

b. 1959

President, Chairman, and CEO of Euroleague Basketball Company

Chief executive officer Sports official
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About Jordi Bertomeu

Born 1959. Jordi Bertomeu is a Spanish chief executive officer and sports official.

Jordi Bertomeu Orteu (born 15 January 1959) is a Spanish basketball administrator. He is the former President, Chairman, and CEO of Euroleague Basketball, which operates the professional European club competitions the EuroLeague and EuroCup.

Biography Bertomeu was born on 15 January 1959, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Bertomeu earned a bachelor's degree in law from the University of Barcelona.

From 1982 to 1994, he worked as the general counsel and general secretary of the ACB (Basketball Clubs Association), the organizing body of the Liga ACB, the top professional league in Spanish basketball.

Awards and honors On November 25, 2008, Lithuania's government gave Bertomeu the Order of the Republic of Lithuania award, for his contribution to the development and promotion of sports in the country.

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Important facts

Born
15 January 1959, Barcelona
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Chief executive officer, sports official
Nationality
Spain
Education
University of Barcelona, Complutense University of Madrid
Also known as
Jordi Bertomeu Orteu

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jordi Bertomeu?

President, Chairman, and CEO of Euroleague Basketball Company

When was Jordi Bertomeu born?

Jordi Bertomeu was born on 15 January 1959 in Barcelona.

What is Jordi Bertomeu's occupation?

Jordi Bertomeu is a chief executive officer and sports official.

What nationality is Jordi Bertomeu?

Jordi Bertomeu is Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jordi Bertomeu

· Wikidata: Q4181096

· DBpedia: Jordi Bertomeu

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