About the Roig Herrero family

The Roig Herrero family (often written Roig–Herrero) refers to one of the most prominent business families in Spain, best known for controlling the supermarket giant Mercadona.

At the center of the family are:

• Juan Roig – businessman and president of Mercadona
• Hortensia Herrero – his wife, major shareholder and vice president of Mercadona

Together, they form the core of the “Roig-Herrero” family business group. (Wikipedia)

What they are known for

• They turned Mercadona from a small local chain into one of Spain’s largest supermarket companies. (Tharawat Magazine)
• The family collectively controls the majority of the company’s shares. (Tharawat Magazine)
• Their wealth places them among the richest families in Spain and Europe. (Levante-EMV)

Children and next generation

The Legacy of the Roig Herrero family

They have four daughters:

• Carolina Roig Herrero: Works directly for Mercadona as a coordinator of the market analysis division and serves as Secretary of the Audit Committee.
• Hortensia Roig Herrero: Serves as the secretary general of the EDEM business school (Escuela de Empresarios), which is closely associated with her father.
• Amparo Roig Herrero: An architect who leads the Valencia-based studio ERRE Arquitectura.
• Juana Roig Herrero: Involved in the digital side of the family business, having worked as the CEO of Mercadona Online.

All four are involved in business, education, or management roles connected to the family ecosystem (Mercadona, business schools, tech, and architecture). (El Debate)

Other interests

• Hortensia Herrero is a major art collector and philanthropist, with a foundation focused on cultural heritage in Valencia. (Wikipedia)
• The family is also involved in education, investment, and sports initiatives in Spain.