The Academy of Music dismisses its managing director, convicted of ill -treatment in 2022

The Academy of Music has dismissed to the managing director of the entity, Víctor Romano, sentenced in 2022 for bad treatment Against a woman.

“The members of the Executive Commission have now been aware of certain circumstances That, having known before, they would have determined the non -hiring of the managing director, “said the singer Sole Giménez President of the Academy of Music, recently appointed in her position.

Cessation occurs after newspaper information The countryOn the judgment of a Tudela Court that weighed on the former managing director of the Academy, elected by the new Executive Commission, formed only one month after a election process held at the end of 2024.

Victor Romano was convicted just over two years after starting “an argument” with a woman. “He covered his mouth and shake it for later Provide numerous blows to the body“, which caused” various injuries, “according to the judicial ruling, that Víctor Romano accepted. The penalty imposed was 22 days of work for the benefit of the community, the prohibition of communicating or approaching less than 100 meters from the victim for eight months and the payment of the coasts.

In her statement, the president of the Academy of Music transmits “the firm commitment” of the director team “with gender equality, as well as the fissure defense of women’s rights in society and music.”

The Board approved Víctor Romano’s contract as managing director on January 16, so has been only one month in this position. “Bachelor of Business Administration and Management, Romano has more than 20 years of management experience in various entities of the cultural sector, standing out for its leadership and ability to promote great impact projects,” said the academy then on the appointment ” .

The main mission of the Music Academy is to boost great music awards, similar to the Grammy and comparable to the Goya. After one First dazzled edition In which Bogotá Arré left, it is expected to celebrate the second edition of the awards this year.