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This week’s careers update shines a spotlight on impactful transitions in the football business
industry, featuring new appointments at Aston Villa, F.C. København, and Girondins de Bordeaux, alongside departures from FC Nordsjælland and LOSC Lille!
Arnaud Saint-André joins Girondins de Bordeaux
Arnaud Saint-André has joined Girondins de Bordeaux, bringing extensive experience from his roles at Paris FC, Stade Malherbe Caen, and most recently Quevilly-Rouen Métropole. With a legal background and a strategic mindset, he is tasked with continuing the club’s ongoing restructuring efforts. Saint-André emphasized humility, teamwork, and resilience as core to achieving his vision of restoring Bordeaux to prominence in French football.
Lucie Grujon departs LOSC for a new chapter in women’s football
Lucie Grujon has announced her departure from LOSC Lille after six years in the club’s marketing department. Since joining in January 2019, she has contributed to key projects in ticketing, branding, fan experience, and business operations for the men’s, women’s, and academy teams. Her latest achievement was organizing the club’s 80th-anniversary celebrations.
Grujon revealed that her next challenge will take her to England, focusing on the development of women’s football—an area she holds dear. Further details about her new role are expected soon.
Kerry Keenan takes on new role at Aston Villa Football Club
Kerry Keenan has stepped into the role of Vice President Marketing at Aston Villa Football Club. She brings extensive experience from her time at Forensic Analytics, Leaders in Sport, and a nine-year career at Celtic FC, where she led major marketing and branding initiatives.
Keenan expressed excitement about joining Aston Villa, highlighting the club’s ambition, passionate fans, and supportive team as key strengths.
Daniel Mofid begins new chapter at F.C. København
Daniel Mofid has moved to F.C. København after more than five years at Dansk Boldspil-Union (DBU). Starting on December 2 as Legal Counsel & Executive Assistant, he aims to support the club’s legal and strategic initiatives.
Mofid expressed gratitude for his time at DBU and excitement about contributing to F.C. København’s ambitions both on and off the pitch.
Masi Elghawi departs FC Nordsjælland
Masi Elghawi has announced his departure from FC Nordsjælland after four and a half years with the club. During his tenure, he played a key role in quadrupling the number of season ticket holders, which he described as his proudest professional achievement. Elghawi expressed gratitude to his colleagues, partners, and fans, crediting them for making his time at the club memorable. He is now seeking new opportunities and open to discussions about the next step in his career.
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