Alejandro Guillermo Domínguez Wilson–Smith (born 25 January 1972) is a Paraguayan football administrator, president of CONMEBOL, a vice-president of FIFA and a member of the FIFA Council.
Alejandro Domínguez | |
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 Domínguez in 2022 | |
| Born | Alejandro Guillermo Domínguez Wilson–Smith 25 January 1972 Asunción, Paraguay |
| Alma mater | University of Kansas Universidad Católica "Nuestra Señora de la Asunción" |
| Occupation | Football administrator |
| Title | President, CONMEBOL Vice president and member, FIFA Executive Committee |
| Term | 2016– |
| Predecessor | Juan Ángel Napout |
| Parent(s) | Osvaldo Domínguez Dibb Peggy Wilson–Smith |
| Website | twitter |
Early life and Education
editDomínguez was born on 25 January 1972, the son of Osvaldo Domínguez Dibb (a wealthy businessman and football administrator)[1][2] and Peggy Wilson-Smith.[3]
Dominguez attended school at Saint Andrews School, located in Asuncion where he held the position of president of the Student Council. Mr. Dominguez graduated high school in 1990. Dominguez holds a major in Economics, and a minor in Business, Latin American Studies from the University of Kansas, in the United States. Moreover, Mr. Dominguez completed his Master's in Business Administration (MBA) at Catholic University of Asunción - Paraguay (UCA), graduating with honors.[4]
Career
editDominguez began his career as director of the tapas production company Corona Atlántida (1996-1998). He was general manager of the Paraguayan newspaper La Nación (1998-2014) and assumed the presidency of Grupo Nación de Comunicaciones (1999-2014), where he founded the newspaper Crónica and radio 970 AM. He was a member of the board of directors of the Inter-American Press Association (2004-2006), where he was vice president for Paraguay of the Freedom of Expression Commission. [5]
Football Administration
editDominguez has a strong connection to football administration via his father Mr. Osvaldo Domínguez Dibb, a former president of a Paraguayan team, Club Olimpia.[6] His leadership in the football world began in 1997 as a member of the Board of Directors, and later the presidency of the Olimpia Centennial Commission between 2001 and 2002.[7] Thereafter, Dominguez was appointed vice-president of the Club until 2005.[8]
Between 2007 and 2014, he held the vice-presidency of the Paraguayan Football Association before becoming President between 2014 and 2016.[9]
CONMEBOL Presidency
editDominguez was elected president of CONMEBOL in January 2016.[10] He was the only candidate, after Wilmar Valdez of Uruguay withdrew, and was elected unanimously.[11]
Dominguez succeeded his close friend, fellow Paraguayan Juan Ángel Napout, who was arrested in Switzerland in December 2015 and extradited to the US.[11]
Under Dominguez’s presidency, CONMEBOL, returned hundreds of millions of the stolen dollars,[12] significantly increased prize money on offer for CONMEBOL tournaments,[13] helped organize vaccines during COVID19,[14] obtained the anti-bribery management ISO 37001 Certification,[15] significantly expanded its female football offerings,[16] awarded the Contest of Good Practices of Transparency first prize by the Anti-Corruption Secretariat of Paraguay,[17] and improved relationships with UEFA via a strategic alliance.[18]
In May 2018,[19] Dominguez was re-elected and in April 2022, he was elected for a third term.[20]
Personal
editDominguez is married to Maria Mercedes Perez.[21] They have three children.[22]
References
edit- ^ "Après les scandales, la Conmebol intronise son nouveau président, Alejandro Dominguez". RDS.ca. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ "Alejandro Domínguez takes over the Paraguayan Football Association". Conmebol.com. 8 August 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ "Osvaldo Domínguez Dibb y Peggy Wilson-Smith - Edicion Impresa - ABC Color". Abc.com.py. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ "Quién es Alejandro Domínguez, el nuevo presidente de la Conmebol". Popular. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "¿Quién es el nuevo presidente de la Conmebol?". Semana. 27 January 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Paraguayan Dominguez re-elected for third term as CONMEBOL president". Th Hindu. April 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Directivos rechazan renuncia presidente del Olimpia paraguayo". Nacion. 2 May 2005. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "¿Quién es el nuevo presidente de la Conmebol?". Semana. 27 January 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Acta de Fundación". APF. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "CONMEBOL unanimously elects Alejandro Dominguez president". ESPNFC.com. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ^ a b "Alejandro Dominguez unanimously elected CONMEBOL president". USA TODAY. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ^ "Swiss authorities return seized $37 million to CONMEBOL". AP. 14 October 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Conmebol boosts club competition prize money to $300m". Inside World Football. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Sinovac donates vaccines to South American football". Reuters. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "2021 Annual Report" (PDF). CONMEBOL. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "FIFA brings global perspective to CONMEBOL Women's Football Club Seminar". FIFA. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "La Conmebol fue premiada en Paraguay por su apuesta por la transparencia". Infobae. 18 May 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "UEFA, CONMEBOL Deepen Alliance in Resistance to FIFA". Sports Illustrated. 4 April 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Dominguez re-elected for four-year term as Conmebol boss". Reuters. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Paraguayan Alejandro Dominguez re-elected for third term as Conmebol president". Times of India. April 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Inauguration ceremony of President Santiago Pena in Paraguay". EPA Images. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Instagram Post". Instagram. Retrieved 12 November 2023.