Fernando Roig

For the solar dynamicist, see Fernando Roig (astronomer).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Roig and the second or maternal family name is Alfonso.
Fernando Roig
Born (1947-06-25) 25 June 1947 (age 77)
Valencia, Spain
Occupation(s)Major shareholder of Mercadona
Owner and president of Villarreal CF
SpouseElena Negueroles
Children2
RelativesJuan Roig (brother)
Hortensia Herrero (sister-in-law)

Fernando Roig Alfonso (born 25 June 1947) is a Spanish billionaire businessman, the owner and president of the Spanish football club Villarreal CF,[1] owner and president of Spanish ceramic company Pamesa and owner of 9% of the Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona. As of October 2021, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$1.7 billion.[1]

His brother Juan Roig, is the CEO and majority shareholder, his wife Hortensia Herrero owns 28% of the Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona.[1]

Roig is married, with two children, and lives in Valencia, Spain.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d "Forbes profile: Fernando Roig". Forbes. Retrieved 1 October 2021.