Alvaro DE MARICHALAR
[
01/29/2009
]
Businessman and mariner
He studied Business Administration in the USA and speaks Spanish, Italian, French, English and German.
In 1984 he founded the company TeleSat, the first company to supply systems for satellite television reception.
He is also a pioneering businessman in the field of mobile-phone sales in Spain and France.
He is currently involved in asset management and property mediation in France, Germany and Spain.
His biggest passion is sailing; an activity he combines with his business commitments.
Since 1982 he has carried out 37 maritime expeditions, winning eleven world records.
Via his sea crossings he has been able to achieve humanitarian aid for non-governmental organisations such as Tierra de Hombres, Mensajeros de la Paz, Cáritas and Desarrollo y Asistencia.
He also writes books, produces documentaries (for National Geographic Channel, among other TV channels) and speaks at conferences around the world.
Academic at the Royal Sea Academy.
Winner of a gold medal from the General Mutual Sporting Insurance Association.
Golden anchor winner from the Spanish Naval League.
Medal from the city of San Petersburg.
Author of the book "Rumbo al Horizonte Azul" (On course for the blue horizon)
Co-founder of the Gibraltar Integration and Friendship Association.
Spokesman is Soria province for the political party, the Progress and Democracy Union (UPyD).
Aviation pilot.
Carried out military service in the Spanish Air Force (October 1979-July 1981).
