Roland Weller
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Roland Weller | |
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President of RC Strasbourg Alsace | |
In office 1994–1997 | |
Preceded by | Jean Wendling |
Succeeded by | Patrick Proisy |
Personal details | |
Born | Strasbourg, France | 11 September 1938
Died | 23 January 2023 | (aged 84)
Occupation | Businessman |
Roland Weller (11 September 1938 – 23 January 2023) was a French businessman.[1] He served as President of RC Strasbourg Alsace from 1994 to 1997.
Biography
Born in Strasbourg on 11 September 1938, Weller first worked as a chef, founding the company Alsacienne de restauration in 1978. He became president of SC Schiltigheim, then of RC Strasbourg Alsace in 1994. In 1997, the city decided to sell its shares in the club and it was sold to IMG. He left his post as president in June 1997. However, he remained popular among sports fans in Strasbourg following his tenure.[2]
Weller died on 23 January 2023, at the age of 84.[3]
References
- ^ Gagnepain, Flavien (23 January 2023). "Mort de Roland Weller, ancien président du Racing Club Strasbourg et du Sporting Schiltigheim". France 3 Grand Est (in French). Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Roland Weller". Racing Stub (in French). 11 October 1938.
- ^ Chanvillard, Matthieu; Regley, Martin (23 January 2023). "Roland Weller, ancien président du Racing Club de Strasbourg, est mort à l'âge de 84 ans". BFM TV (in French). Retrieved 24 January 2023.
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