Albert Salas has resigned as general director of IB3, fulfilling his intention to leave office in the first months of 2025. Appointed in November 2023, his management has been marked by the complex process of integration of more than 300 employees in the entity, a matter that is still being processed at the Civil Service table.
His resignation, announced on Tuesday, leaves open the question of his future, as he is on leave of absence as Director of Communication of RCD Mallorca and has a period of 30 days to return to his former position.
Fatigue and a departure foretold
Salas himself had already hinted at his departure at the end of 2024. Through his account on X (Twitter), he acknowledged feeling “tired after an exhausting 2024” and stated that he was “reflecting on his future”.
His appointment was promoted by the Balearic PP, achieving the majority support of the Parliament, although without the backing of the PSIB, which was critical of his appointment.
IB3 will continue to operate as normal, according to the Govern
Before the resignation was made official, the Minister of Presidency and Public Administrations, Antònia Maria Estarellas, assured in Parliament that Salas’ resignation will not affect the operation of the broadcaster: “IB3 will continue to operate normally until a new general director is appointed”.
In the meantime, the Parliament must find a replacement to lead the Balearic public broadcaster, in a context of uncertainty about its organizational and financial future.
His farewell in networks
Albert Salas has said goodbye to IB3 through his social networks with a message in which he expresses his emotion and satisfaction for his time at the head of the broadcaster. ” I say goodbye to IB3 with emotion and also with joy, because I have been surrounded by a great team and the revolution is already underway,” he says.
He also thanks those who have helped him “learn from his mistakes”, recognizing the challenges he has faced during his tenure, and concludes with a reflection: “It’s time to move on, this is what life is all about”.
