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Governance and Operational Structure

A transparent structure that builds trust and enables strategic operations

Authorities

Board of Directors as registered for legal incorporation.

President
Oscar Pablo Bruera
1st Vice-President
Hernán Rubiola
2nd Vice-President
Sofía Bonelli
General Secretary
Pablo Rodríguez
Secretary of Organization
Elvio Toledo
Secretary of Finance
Ariel Pintimalli
Board Member
Artaza, Antonio Miguel Ángel
Board Member
Benedetti, Renzo
Board Member
Lamy, Sergio Eduardo
Board Member
Lombardo, Luciano
Board Member
Parajón, Enrique Miguel Ángel
Board Member
Perciante, Emmanuel Darío
Board Member
Peretti, Gabriel Adrián
Board Member
Pigini, Pablo Alejandro
Board Member
Rossetto, Gian Valentino
Board Member
Saravia Brun, José Antonio
Board Member
Sedita, Mauricio

International founding members

FIFA-licensed agents supporting the founding from their countries. Listed alphabetically.

  • Basmadjian, GabrielUnited States
  • Castañeda García, Mariano de JesúsMexico
  • Elvir Lazzo, Adán AntonioHonduras
  • Espínola, EdgarParaguay
  • Garcés Lozano, JuliánColombia
  • Guzmán Armenta, JahirSouth Africa
  • Lajud, NemerMexico
  • López, NelsonEl Salvador
  • López Lara, Jeiner EduardoColombia
  • Lugo Aguiar, JuanSpain
  • Paiva, Eber PedroUruguay
  • Pereira Gardin, Juan LuisVenezuela
  • Pérez Gómez, DanielSpain
  • Robles Sánchez, PriscilaCosta Rica
  • Velásquez Sandoya, ErnestoPanama
  • Yunoshev, MikhailSpain

Postulate a la Comisión Directiva

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Governing Bodies

Members' Assembly

The association's sovereign body

  • Approve and modify the bylaws
  • Elect members of the Board of Directors and the Supervisory Board
  • Approve the Annual Report, Balance Sheet, and Supervisory Board Report
  • Resolve on merger, division, or dissolution of the association
  • Handle appeals against expulsion sanctions of members
Board of Directors

Executive and administrative body

  • Daily management and legal representation of GAFA
  • Implement the Assembly's decisions
  • Manage the association's assets and resources
  • Approve or reject membership applications
  • Appoint specialized working committees
Supervisory Board

Internal control and supervision

  • Periodically examine accounting books and documents
  • Oversee the administration and use of association funds
  • Prepare annual report on the Annual Report and Balance Sheet
  • Attend Board of Directors meetings when necessary
  • Ensure transparency in all operations

Strategic Working Committees

Specialized committees distribute the workload, leverage the expert knowledge of members, and offer valuable opportunities for participation and leadership.

01

Legal and Regulatory Committee

Monitor and analyze regulatory developments

  • —Prepare analysis of FIFA circulars and jurisprudence
  • —Develop and update contract templates
  • —Report on changes in national legislation

02

Continuing Education Committee

Design and implement the educational program

  • —Organize webinars, seminars, and annual congress
  • —Identify topics of interest and high-level speakers
  • —Explore partnerships with academic institutions

03

Ethics and Discipline Committee

Ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct

  • —Investigate reports of code violations
  • —Recommend sanctions to the Board of Directors
  • —Ensure due process and right to defense

04

Membership and Development Committee

Drive growth and create new benefits

  • —Manage the new member admission process
  • —Negotiate agreements with service providers
  • —Organize networking events

Founding Documents

Read our code of conduct or ask the team for the available institutional documentation.