Alfonso Vivancos Arigita has transformed Scalpers from a niche menswear label into a modern lifestyle brand spanning womenswear, kids and home. Born in Seville in 1974, Vivancos co-founded Scalpers in 2007 alongside Borja Vázquez and Rafael Medina. As CEO, he serves as director of daily operations, overseeing internal teams including product, logistics, technology, retail and e-commerce.
Vivancos studied Industrial Engineering at the Universidad de Sevilla and completed an MBA at Instituto de Empresa (IE) in Madrid, where he met co-founder Borja Vázquez. He has led the company's digital transformation and development of its proprietary marketplace, while his co-founder focuses on brand vision and creative strategy.
In 2018, Scalpers launched its women's collection, expanding beyond men's fashion, with a separate design team based in Madrid. The company grew from €6 million in revenue to €63 million by 2018, with projections to reach €90-100 million. Under Vivancos's operational leadership, Scalpers has expanded internationally to Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Guatemala, Ecuador and beyond. Vivancos also serves as an Independent Director at Tier 1 Technology SA, a software development company specializing in enterprise solutions.
Career history
- Independent Director at Tier 1 Technology SA
- CEO, Scalpers Fashion (2007–present)
What Alfonso Vivancos could bring to Scalpers: Vivancos's two-decade track record demonstrates a disciplined operational mindset combined with digital acumen—leveraging RFID implementation, e-commerce scaling (which grew at 130% annually), and marketplace development to drive inventory accuracy and global expansion. His ability to navigate category expansion (menswear → womenswear → kids → home) suggests strategic agility and risk management expertise, critical for scaling a lifestyle brand across geographies and customer segments. His board experience at Tier 1 Technology indicates comfort bridging operations and technology strategy—a rare skill set for fashion retail leaders.
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