José María Ruiz-Mateos

José María Ruiz-Mateos was a controversial Spanish entrepreneur known for founding the Grupo Rumasa, a large conglomerate that was expropriated by the Spanish government in 1983. Following this, he attempted to rebuild his business empire through various ventures, including Nueva Rumasa. His business practices have often been scrutinized, and he became a figure of public interest due to allegations of financial impropriety and mismanagement.