Ángela de Miguel Elected as New Leader of Cepyme
The candidate backed by Antonio Garamendi wins by a narrow margin in a historically tense election.
In a closely contested election, Ángela de Miguel has been elected the new president of Cepyme, the association representing small and medium-sized enterprises in Spain.
With a total of 466 votes cast, de Miguel secured 246 votes, defeating the incumbent Gerardo Cuerva, who received 216 votes.
The election marks the conclusion of what has been described as the most contentious campaign in Cepyme's history.
De Miguel's victory, by a margin of just 30 votes, reflects significant internal divisions within Cepyme, emphasizing the challenges ahead for both the newly elected president and her supporter, Antonio Garamendi, the president of CEOE, Spain's main business organization.
Upon her victory, de Miguel expressed her commitment to revitalizing the prominence of small and medium-sized enterprises and called for unity within the organization.
She stated, "This is a new phase that must begin from unity...
We want a stronger, more useful, and more united Cepyme that does not shy away from debates and makes concrete proposals."
Cuerva, who led Cepyme since 2019 and was reelected unanimously in 2021, acknowledged his defeat while highlighting that his campaign had "moved the tree and stirred consciousness," referring to the significant 45% of votes he garnered.
As de Miguel takes over from Cuerva, she faces the dual challenge of unifying a divided organization while maintaining a voice distinct from CEOE.
Throughout her campaign, she advocated for increased attention on the needs of SMEs, which she believes have been neglected in recent times.
Gerardo Cuerva’s leadership marked a period of noteworthy distinctions between Cepyme and CEOE, particularly in relation to labor reform legislation, which Cuerva supported with reservations, and his increasingly critical stance towards the government.
The election outcome signifies a shift in leadership and direction for Cepyme, as Ángela de Miguel steps into her new role.
With a total of 466 votes cast, de Miguel secured 246 votes, defeating the incumbent Gerardo Cuerva, who received 216 votes.
The election marks the conclusion of what has been described as the most contentious campaign in Cepyme's history.
De Miguel's victory, by a margin of just 30 votes, reflects significant internal divisions within Cepyme, emphasizing the challenges ahead for both the newly elected president and her supporter, Antonio Garamendi, the president of CEOE, Spain's main business organization.
Upon her victory, de Miguel expressed her commitment to revitalizing the prominence of small and medium-sized enterprises and called for unity within the organization.
She stated, "This is a new phase that must begin from unity...
We want a stronger, more useful, and more united Cepyme that does not shy away from debates and makes concrete proposals."
Cuerva, who led Cepyme since 2019 and was reelected unanimously in 2021, acknowledged his defeat while highlighting that his campaign had "moved the tree and stirred consciousness," referring to the significant 45% of votes he garnered.
As de Miguel takes over from Cuerva, she faces the dual challenge of unifying a divided organization while maintaining a voice distinct from CEOE.
Throughout her campaign, she advocated for increased attention on the needs of SMEs, which she believes have been neglected in recent times.
Gerardo Cuerva’s leadership marked a period of noteworthy distinctions between Cepyme and CEOE, particularly in relation to labor reform legislation, which Cuerva supported with reservations, and his increasingly critical stance towards the government.
The election outcome signifies a shift in leadership and direction for Cepyme, as Ángela de Miguel steps into her new role.
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