Hercules Moves Toward a Strategic Executive Hire
Hercules is examining a major reshuffle in its senior management. The club is eyeing a prominent figure to fill a top leadership role on the organizational chart as it readies for a new season. The prospective candidate comes with a background as a former sports director at Villajoyosa CF and a former general manager at Alicante CF. Envisioned by the club’s largest shareholder, Enrique Ortiz, and director Valentín Botella, the target is to secure a responsible position within the blue and white setup. Initial contacts have been established, and next week both sides are scheduled to meet again to deepen talks, with a plan to arrive at a formal agreement at a meeting involving Ortiz, Botella, and Juan Mayor. [Source: club leadership discussions, internal briefings]
Old news notes that Luis García was the coach who discovered the Plaza legend when he was only 30 and was tasked with leading Villajoyosa in Segunda B. In the past, the current Alavés head coach had coached Benidorm CD and Altea. La Vila later held steady under their own guidelines during the 2004-05 season and came very close to reaching the playoff stage for promotion to the Second Division. This historical foundation underscores the club’s tradition of identifying talent and building from within. [Retention: historical coaching milestones]
Hercules’ Frequent Leadership Changes
Caesar Hernandez
In the same narrative, Juan Mayor serves as the general manager at Alicante CF, contributing to a team led by coach José Carlos Granero. The squad delivered an outstanding performance in the 2007-08 season, earning promotion to the Second Division. Mayor ultimately did not continue in the top tier, leaving the blue-and-sky club by mutual agreement due to the challenge of balancing professional commitments with the new responsibilities of moving toward the Second Division. After two seasons in the general manager role, he departed, leaving behind a significant footprint in the club’s operations. [Cited: club leadership timeline]
Luis Castillo Steps Down as Hercules Chief
Pedro Rojas
Juan Mayor stands out for his broad financial expertise and recognized sports-management credentials. His career path is closely linked to senior positions within the banking sector, reflecting a strong blend of fiscal discipline and strategic sports governance. The aim for Hercules is to appoint an executive director who can oversee the organization’s broader goals while ensuring financial stability and sporting competitiveness. After a season that did not meet expectations, the club is poised to shape a comprehensive restructuring plan. Discussions are underway among all involved parties to finalize a framework for this transition and initiate the targeted improvements across both economic and athletic domains. [Source: official statements and industry analysis]