AVALBIN re-elected its board for a new term and appointed David González Deltell of Grupo BINELDE as president, according to the report. Sergio Sala Doló of Grupo ALZIS and Juan Espinosa Navarro of Grupo BINGOS REUNIDOS became first and second vice-presidents, respectively; Luis Carrasco Escoda of Grupo CIRSA remains technical secretary.
The leadership changes set the association’s representation for its next term.
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