The new symbiosis between Infinity Bench and Park (both Shareholders of Córdoba CF today) has taken a step forward. This Monday the first meeting between the two parties was held with a divided board of directors: three representatives from the Bahraini entity and three from the American company. First meeting of the new stage to which Córdoba entered this year with the entry of a minority shareholder, who has already been able to see in person what the club of which he is now part looks like.
As Córdoba confirmed in a statement, “the Córdoba Board of Directors held a meeting today in which all its members participated, both telematics like in person“. Thus, “this meeting marked the first participation of representatives of Park Bench, who joined Infinity on the board of directors after the recent acquisition of a minority package of shares of the club”.
Concretely, the Californian holding company Park Bench finally acquired Córdoba CF 37 percent shares of the company that currently owns the entity: Unión Futbolística Cordobesa SA. Infinity thus holds 63 percent. Its owner, who operates in Cordoba through the company Short Circuit Science, is James Bord. A former professional poker player who made his fortune in Las Vegas.
Moreover, he has already seen the team play live, of which he now owns a piece. He was present in El Arcángel’s dressing room during the match against Malaga on September 7, accompanied by the club’s CEO, Antonio Fernández Monterrubio and advisor Faisal bin Jamil. He was in Cordoba a few weeks before the club’s change of ownership was made public on September 21. The agreement had already been closed since June.
In his statement, Córdoba clarified that “the President of the Council, Mr. Abdulla Jehad Al Zain, participated in the meeting; and advisors Mr. Mohamed Hasan Ali Al Nusuf, Mr. Alsharif Faisal bin Jamil, Mr. James Anthony EdgeMr. Justin Royce Harkema and Ms. Wai Yin Kelly Kung, accompanied by the Club’s CEO, Mr. Antonio Fernández Monterrubio, and the Secretary of the Board of Directors, Mr. Ricardo Oliveras Salva.
The meeting, “a regular element of the club’s agenda, allowed the sharing of ideas and discussion of various strategic projects aimed at strengthening the sporting and institutional structure of Córdoba CF. In this sense, the Board is committed to developing initiatives that promote the growth of the club, always guaranteeing respect for its history and values.
In this way, “the Board reaffirms its commitment to the club and Córdobaismo, emphasizing its intention to continue working with determination to make Córdoba CF a reference on and off the playing fields.” He Big data This will be the main tool that will mark the future objectives of the agreement such as the development of a youth academy.