Javier Tebas Medrano holds a degree in Law from the University of Zaragoza. His involvement in football began in 1993, when he was named president of Sociedad Deportiva Huesca. In 2001, Tebas was elected vice-president of LaLiga, before being named president in April 2013. His tenure as LaLiga president has revolved around three core areas; the introduction of a financial controls system, the collective sale of audiovisual rights and the league's internationalisation, while embracing innovation and data strategies.