João Adibe, a 53-year-old executive who runs the club’s sponsoring company, revealed that he has already become a member of alviverde
The CEO of , João Adibe, suggested on Wednesday (October 29, 2025) that there is the possibility of one day trying to preside over Palmeiras, a team he supports. “I’m a father of 5 children, I’m 53 years old and have 6,000 employees. Who knows, maybe I’ll be president of Palmeiras one day? The first step has already been taken, which was becoming a member of the club”he stated in an interview with .
Cimed is part of the team. Adibe said to be “palmeirense as an individual”but which has a relationship with other teams: “I’m from Palmeiras as an individual. With the CNPJ, I’m from the Brazilian national team, as a Brazilian; from Cruzeiro, as from Minas Gerais; and from Palmeiras, as from São Paulo.”
Cimed maintains investments on different fronts of national football. In addition to Palmeiras, the pharmaceutical company also sponsors Cruzeiro and the Brazilian team, as part of its sports marketing strategy.
Praise for Leila Pereira
During the interview, Adibe praised the current president of Palmeiras, Leila Pereira. “Our admiration for Leila is enormous. She revolutionized football management in Brazil, not only through her results, but through her courage in taking on such responsibility. Being the first female president of a major club shows her strength”he stated.
“She is an inspiration and will always have our respect. Within Palmeiras, she needs no introduction”declared the businessman.
