About Waldemar Kita
Born 1953. Waldemar Kita is a Polish and French entrepreneur, businessperson, sports executive and fC Nantes.
Waldemar Kita (born 7 May 1953) is a Polish businessman and owner of FC Nantes since 2007.
Optics Kita was born in Szczecin, Poland. He made his fortune by establishing Cornéal laboratories in 1986. The company grew to become the foremost French, and fourth largest European firm in designing and manufacturing intraocular lenses for cataract surgery and in the treatment of glaucoma. In December 2006, Kita sold Cornéal to Allergan for €180 million.
Football Kita is a passionate football fan. In 1998, he bought Swiss club FC Lausanne-Sport, which he led as the chairman up until 2001 when he sold the club. He has been the chairman of the club ever since.
He was chosen as the best executive in French Football in 2014 by the prestigious magazine France Football.
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Who is Waldemar Kita?
Polish businessman
When was Waldemar Kita born?
Waldemar Kita was born on 7 May 1953 in Szczecin.
What is Waldemar Kita's occupation?
Waldemar Kita is an entrepreneur, businessperson, sports executive and fC Nantes.
What nationality is Waldemar Kita?
Waldemar Kita is Polish and French.
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