Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ricardo Santos Silva (2nd nomination)


 * The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review).  No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was delete‎ __EXPECTED_UNCONNECTED_PAGE__. When viewing the comments through the lens of Wikipedia's policies and guidelines there is consensus to delete the article; WP:GNG and the like do not say that a person's accomplishments give them notability so that argument does not carry much weight. Aoidh (talk) 06:08, 21 April 2023 (UTC)

Ricardo Santos Silva
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Was deleted last year through AfD, but is not eligible for G4 (see 's comments on article's history page). Same issues still apply, not enough in-depth coverage to pass WP:GNG.  Onel 5969  TT me 13:02, 30 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Businesspeople and Portugal. AllyD (talk) 13:22, 30 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Football-related deletion discussions.  Spiderone (Talk to Spider) 13:35, 30 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Comment - correct me if I'm mistaken but it looks like his sole 'claim to notability' is his failed takeover attempt at Chelsea FC, as it was last time this was up for deletion. Spiderone (Talk to Spider) 13:35, 30 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Possibly, though that would concern the company rather than the individual. Aside from that, regarding the individual, there is the "Entrepreneur of the Year" award claim, though the provided reference doesn't work. AllyD (talk) 14:24, 30 March 2023 (UTC)


 * Note: This discussion has been included in WikiProject Football's list of association football-related deletions. Spiderone (Talk to Spider) 13:38, 30 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Keep - Ricardo Santos Silva's diverse accomplishments, influence across various sectors, and recognition through awards demonstrate his notability. As a Portuguese businessman and technology entrepreneur, he co-founded multiple successful companies, all of which have made significant contributions to their respective industries. This showcases his impact on the business world and further supports his notability.

I have added a new source (including his picture) for the "Entrepreneur of the Year" award, which highlights his innovation, leadership, and contributions to society. His achievements extend beyond founding companies. For instance, before establishing his own ventures, Ricardo Santos Silva served as the deputy president of Lyxor Asset Management, a role that highlights his professional expertise and industry experience. Additionally, his co-founding of Dorae, a technology firm specializing in supply chain transparency and sustainability, led to the company being recognized as a World Economic Forum 2020 Technology Pioneer, which further underscores his notability.

Moreover, Ricardo Santos Silva has received prestigious awards, such as the Entrepreneur of the Year by the Presidency of the Portuguese Republic in 2019, acknowledging his innovation, leadership, and contributions to society. His career as an entrepreneur, marked by both successes and controversies, has had a significant impact on the Portuguese economy.

He clearly meets WP:GNG, as there is substantial coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject. The Entrepreneur of the Year award, his involvement in the founding and management of multiple successful businesses, and his impact on various industries all contribute to his notability and warrant the preservation of this article.ScottWillis45 (talk) 13:02, 5 April 2023 (UTC)

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, ✗  plicit  14:10, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * Delete: fails GNG and BIO. BIO1E. I started a source eval, but everything is basically a mention or about 1E. :BEFORE showed nothing that meets IS RS SIGCOV addressing the subject directly and indepth. BLPs need clearly IS RS with SIGCOV addressing the subject directly and indepth for both content and notability per V, BLP and BIO.  // Timothy :: talk  13:05, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 *  Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.


 * Keep - Per ScottWillis45. Thanks, Das osmnezz (talk) 15:13, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * Delete - comprehensively fails WP:GNG and WP:BASIC per my below source analysis. If anything is incorrect in my analysis, please ping me. I'm also deeply concerned about the extremely promotional language used by Scott Willis above. I would also ask Das and Scott to provide significant coverage addressing Santos Silva in depth because not one example has been put forward yet and, in my view, this article does not address the reasons for deletion at all. Spiderone (Talk to Spider) 23:40, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
 * Keep - This is a tricky one, but my vote is keep because he has accomplishment in his field and as per ScottWillis45. SalamancaOntheBorder (talk) 19:07, 13 April 2023 (UTC)
 * Which reliable sources led you to this conclusion? Spiderone (Talk to Spider) 18:41, 14 April 2023 (UTC)

Spiderone (Talk to Spider) 23:40, 6 April 2023 (UTC) Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, CycloneYoris talk! 22:01, 13 April 2023 (UTC)
 *  Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.


 * The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.