Roland Weller Explained

Roland Weller
Birth Date:1938 9, df=y
Birth Place:Strasbourg, France
Nationality:French
Occupation:Businessman
Office:President of RC Strasbourg Alsace
Term Start:1994
Term End:1997
Predecessor:Jean Wendling
Successor:Patrick Proisy

Roland Weller (11 September 1938 – 23 January 2023) was a French businessman.[1] He served as President of RC Strasbourg Alsace from 1994 to 1997.

Biography

Born in Strasbourg on 11 September 1938, Weller first worked as a chef, founding the company Alsacienne de restauration in 1978. He became president of SC Schiltigheim, then of RC Strasbourg Alsace in 1994. In 1997, the city decided to sell its shares in the club and it was sold to IMG. He left his post as president in June 1997. However, he remained popular among sports fans in Strasbourg following his tenure.[2]

Weller died on 23 January 2023, at the age of 84.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Gagnepain. Flavien. 23 January 2023. Mort de Roland Weller, ancien président du Racing Club Strasbourg et du Sporting Schiltigheim. French. France 3 Grand Est. 24 January 2023.
  2. Web site: Roland Weller. Racing Stub. 11 October 1938 . French.
  3. News: Chanvillard. Matthieu. Regley. Martin. 23 January 2023. Roland Weller, ancien président du Racing Club de Strasbourg, est mort à l'âge de 84 ans. French. BFM TV. 24 January 2023.