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Nicolau Santos and Hugo Figueiredo reappointed to RTP administration

The Independent General Council of RTP has decided to reappoint Nicolau Santos and Hugo Figueiredo for new terms until 2029.

6 November 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Nicolau Santos and Hugo Figueiredo have been selected for the new administration of RTP, according to the Independent General Council (CGI). The decision, made on Friday, results in the reappointment of Santos as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the term covering 2027 to 2029.

Hugo Graça Figueiredo was also chosen to serve as a non-financial board member. This selection is part of a process that included applications from four pairs, although the final solution resulted in a continuation of the previous administration.

Although the decision was approved, according to ECO, it was not unanimous among the six members of the CGI. The body responsible for overseeing RTP opted to maintain the same team in charge of the company's management.

The reappointment of Santos and Figueiredo comes at a time when the selection of a financial board member is still pending. This process, as mentioned, will be separate, and the selection of candidates will be conducted according to RTP's statutes.

The choice of the new team is viewed as an effort to ensure stability in RTP's leadership. The CGI will now focus on identifying the financial board member to complete the new administration.

With the reappointment of Nicolau Santos and Hugo Figueiredo, RTP continues to have an already recognized administration while awaiting further information on the next steps regarding the selection of the financial board member.

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