Borja Vázquez

Overview

Borja Vázquez is President of Scalpers and co-founder of the Spanish fashion brand, which he established in 2007. Born in Seville in 1977, he has become a prominent figure in Spanish retail and fashion entrepreneurship. Under his leadership, Scalpers has consolidated as one of the most recognizable brands in Spanish fashion retail, now generating over €220 million in annual revenue with 280 points of sale globally.

Education

Vázquez holds a law degree from the University of Seville and an MBA from IE Business School. His MBA was earned in 2002-2003, equipping him with formal business training before launching his entrepreneurial ventures.

Career History

• Early career: International contracting area of a Spanish engineering group
• 2002: Developed a vehicle wash company concept that reached 60 locations in Spain
• Co-founder of Recruitery.jobs, a personnel recruitment portal
• 2007: Co-founded Scalpers with Rafael Medina and Alberto Artacho, launching with exclusive tie designs
• Mentor & Advisor at GuruCall since October 2022, supporting emerging entrepreneurs

Notable Achievements & Industry Recognition

Under Vázquez's leadership, Scalpers reported a 52% revenue increase in fiscal year 2021, reaching €110 million. In 2023, he received the Businessman of the Year award from the Club de Negocios del Real Club de Tenis Betis, and in 2025 received the Medal of Andalusia. In 2025, he received the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award. Scalpers is known for combining aggressive social media presence with influencer collaborations, and features a distinctive aesthetic: chromatic minimalism, dominance of black, and aspirational, urban, young appeal.

What Borja Vázquez could bring to Chairman role at Scalpers

As co-founder and the architect of Scalpers' transformation from a startup concept to a €220 million enterprise, Vázquez brings decades of hands-on experience in brand building, international retail expansion, and strategic governance. His proven ability to navigate economic crises (founding during 2007 financial crisis, managing COVID-19 pivot to digital), combined with his mentorship of emerging entrepreneurs and track record of scaling operations across 11 countries, positions him to provide visionary strategic direction and industry credibility. His emphasis on brand identity, team leadership, and adaptability—core themes in his public philosophy—equips him to guide board-level decisions on long-term growth, stakeholder value, and competitive positioning in an increasingly digital fashion market.