

11Once conveys condolences on the death of Joan Planes Vila
Cross of Sant Jordi, created and promoted Fluidra until it became an Ibex-35 company. The businessman, as far as Catalonia is concerned, has passed away at the age of 83.
The 11Onze community is mourning the death of one of its members, Joan Planes Vila. The businessman, born in Estamariu (Alt Urgell, Catalonia), is one of the best known names in the country for his role in Fluidra. He was a founder in 1969 and turned this company in the pool sector into a leading multinational with a presence in more than 45 countries.
11Onze mourns the loss of a great Catalan businessman, one of those who best represents the Catalan entrepreneurial spirit: courage, genius, humility, and love for the land.
Onze’s chairman, James Sène, commented on the news: “I woke up today mourning the departure of my dear Joan. I will never forget his advice and comfort during the most difficult periods of the birth of 11Onze. A good, discreet, humble and very intelligent man. I remember with pride and tenderness his words: You are the black Joan, and I want things to go well for you!” See you soon, master.

“I will never forget his advice and comfort during the most difficult periods of the birth of 11Onze. A good, discreet, humble and very intelligent man.”
Fluidra, first based in Sabadell and now in Sant Cugat del Vallès, is probably his best-known project due to its international impact and its presence on the Ibex-35. But the businessman also played a prominent cultural role, becoming involved as chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Fundació Privada Orquestra Simfònica del Vallès and of the Fundació Opera de Catalunya, both based in the capital of Vallès Occidental. Planes was also a member of the Board of Directors of the Catalan Choral Association and of the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce.
Today 11Onze conveys its condolences to the family and wishes Joan Planes Vila to rest in peace.
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ACS. valentia, geni, humilitat i amor per la terra. Gràcies
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