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Ana María Jaume, Widow of Meliá’s Founder, Dies as Family Emphasizes Continuity

Governance remains anchored by a 2018 shareholder pact requiring reinforced majorities through 2030.

Ana María Jaume con su hijo Sebastián en noviembre pasado, en el velatorio de Gabriel Escarrer, en el tanatorio de Son Valentí, en Palma.

Overview

  • The Escarrer family announced that Ana María Jaume Vanrell died in the early hours of August 26.
  • Her death comes about nine months after the passing of founder Gabriel Escarrer Juliá on November 26, 2024.
  • Company disclosures to Spain’s CNMV showed she held 54.8% of Meliá’s voting rights through Hoteles Mallorquines Consolidados, Agrupados, Asociados and Tulipa Inversiones 2018.
  • The 2018 shareholders’ agreement remains in force with an 80% reinforced majority required until 2030 for decisions that would reduce the family’s stake.
  • Leadership remains with president and CEO Gabriel Escarrer Jaume under the planned succession, with reporting pointing to family unity and a recent rapprochement with Sebastián.