Francisco Pedro Balsemão
Francisco Pedro Balsemão is a prominent Portuguese businessman and media executive, best known as the founder and chairman of Impresa, a leading media group in Portugal that owns influential outlets such as SIC (a major television network) and Expresso (a significant newspaper). Under his leadership since its establishment in 1972, Impresa has evolved to navigate the challenges of a changing media landscape, including shifts in advertising revenue and digital transformation. Recently, his company was in the news due to a surge in stock prices amid discussions of a potential investment by the Italian media group MFE, prompting regulatory suspensions of trading to allow the market to absorb this significant information.
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Recent news mentions
Francisco Pedro Balsemão is the executive president who communicated with the employees about the potential new shareholder in Impresa.
Filhos de Balsemão unem acções da Impresa e pedem escusa de OPA | Media
Portugal· 2025-11-01
Francisco Pedro Balsemão is the executive president of Impresa and has communicated the company's openness to partners.
CMVM suspende acções da Impresa em bolsa | BolsaPortugal· 2025-10-31
Francisco Pedro Balsemão is one of the five sons and the CEO of the Impresa group.
Velório nos Jerónimos mostrou, da esquerda à direita, a unanimidade de Balsemão | Francisco Pinto BalsemãoPortugal· 2025-10-23
Francisco Pedro Balsemão presented the Merit and Excellence Award to Júlio Isidro.
Globos de Ouro: os momentos mais falados e os grandes vencedores da noite | PrémiosPortugal· 2025-09-30
Francisco Pedro Balsemão is the leader of the company Impresa, which is involved in negotiations for a significant stake with the group MFE.
Negociação das acções da Impresa suspensas quando subiam mais de 50% | MediaPortugal· 2025-09-29