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Grupo Pérez Rumbao Faces Leadership Void Following Sudden Death of Vice President Ramón Seijas

The unexpected passing of Seijas, a pivotal figure in Galicia's automotive sector, raises pressing questions about succession and strategic direction for the century-old company.

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Overview

  • Ramón Seijas, vice president of Grupo Pérez Rumbao and president of the Asociación de Concesionarios de Automóviles de Ourense, died suddenly at 53 in Ourense on April 19, 2025.
  • Seijas played a critical role in modernizing Ourense's aging vehicle fleet through annual fairs at Expourense and was a key leader in the regional automotive industry.
  • Grupo Pérez Rumbao, a cornerstone of Galicia's automotive sector, operates 42 centers, employs 1,300 staff, and serves over 200,000 customers annually, controlling 25% of the Galician market.
  • The company, which represents 20 automotive brands and recently expanded into Asturias with the acquisition of Grupo Tartiere, now faces uncertainty over leadership and strategic continuity.
  • Seijas's death follows the 2020 loss of executive president José Ramón Pérez Nieto, compounding governance challenges for the family-run business.