“He knows who to get close to” | Relief

Name Carlos Ocaña heard in newsrooms throughout Spain. This is the representative proposed by the government for Board of Directors of Telefonika, although he was first known as co-author with Pedro Sánchez of a borrowed book on the president’s dissertation. However, less is known about his direct relationship with Real Madrid, the organization he joined in 2011 and in which he grew like foam until he became one of Heavyweights Florentino Perez.

Ocaña arrived in Madrid to replace Paco Hernandez as head of digital transformation. “He was given a tiny office in T4. But he was always a good communicator and his PSOE weight allowed him to grow significantly.

“, say sources in the club. He was director of the cabinet of the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Trade, Miguel Sebastian. They say that when he started working in the Chamartin enterprise, he did not use a car, but always went to work by metro work.

This good relationship with the executive means that today he not only has an excellent relationship with Florentino, but in many cases he acts as a liaison between the white president and the Sánchez government. He currently appears in Real Madrid’s organizational structure as Director of Corporate Projects and Regulation. His LinkedIn says he is deputy to CEO Jose Angel Sanchez. He sits on the Executive Committee as Secretary, along with Florentino Pérez, Enrique Pérez, Pedro López Jiménez, the aforementioned JAS and Manuel Redondo. He also sits on the Economic and Procurement Committees, which meet weekly. Meetings where the most important decisions are made.

Inside sources claim that, in addition to being close to Florentino, Ocaña has an excellent relationship with the president’s brother Enrique. This is one of the people who most supported him in achieving his current status. He also forms a tandem with Anas Lagrari, both of whom were instrumental in the creation of the Super League.

His movements within the club and this unstoppable growth also led to him making more than one enemy in the Valdebebas office. However, those who know him say Ocaña is smart and reserved enough to stay out of trouble. “This is a typical profile that works in the shade and doesn’t step into puddles. He is extremely polite and knows who he needs to get close to.“.

Married with a daughter, he ran as a delegate partner candidate in the election two Sundays ago. The club also gave him a position on the governing board of the European University School of Real Madrid. Their connection is absolute and their presence in the offices bodes well for a great future within the club. The fact that his entry into the Telefónica board of directors has been confirmed does not mean that he will leave the club.