Pedro Pompilio
Chairman of Boca Juniors from December 4, 2007, until his death on October 30, 2008.
Pedro Pompilio (11 November 1950 in Bernal, Argentina — 30 October 2008 in Buenos Aires) was a football businessman and chairman of Boca Juniors. He began his mandate at the club on 4 December 2007 and it lasted until his death on 30 October 2008 due to heart problems. Beyond his role as club president, he also served as the second Vice President of the Argentinian Football Association (Asociación del Fútbol Argentino). His time leading the Xeneize was brief but significant, marked by a direct transition from appointment to passing within less than a year.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 11 November 1950
- Birthplace
- Bernal, Argentina
- Died
- 30 October 2008
- Place of death
- Buenos Aires
- Occupation
- Businessman
- Known for
- Vice-President of Boca Juniors (1995-2007) and later president (2008)
Lore & Background
Pedro Pompilio's leadership at Boca Juniors was defined by its brevity and the specific circumstances surrounding its end. He assumed the presidency on 4 December 2007, stepping into a role that required navigating the club through a complex period in Argentine football administration. His tenure did not span decades or multiple eras; instead, it covered exactly ten months. During this short window, he held dual responsibilities, serving simultaneously as the chairman of Boca Juniors and the second Vice President of the Argentinian Football Association (Asociación del Fútbol Argentino).
The narrative of his time in office is anchored by his sudden passing on 30 October 2008 in Buenos Aires. The cause was heart problems, which brought his mandate to an immediate halt. There were no long-term dynasties built over years under his watch, but rather a focused period of administration that ended with his death.
Reader's Guide
For fans looking to understand Pedro Pompilio's impact, focus on the exact timeline provided by historical records. His role was strictly that of a football businessman and chairman, distinct from any playing career in earlier decades like the 1930s or 1940s. If you are tracking his official tenure, note that it began on 4 December 2007 and concluded on 30 October 2008. This period coincided with his service as the second Vice President of the Argentinian Football Association (Asociación del Fútbol Argentino).
When researching his life, remember he was born in Bernal, Argentina, on 11 November 1950 and passed away in Buenos Aires due to heart problems. Any information regarding him as a forward or playing in the early 20th century is not supported by the available records; his documented history centers entirely on his administrative leadership during this specific window in 2007 and 2008.
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