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This week’s careers update features a wide range of moves across the football business landscape, including high-profile appointments, promotions, and departures. From Serie A to FC Barcelona and beyond, here’s a look at the latest changes shaping the industry.
AS Roma appoints Alessandro Antonello
Alessandro Antonello has been named CEO of AS Roma, departing his role as Corporate CEO at Inter Milan. During his tenure at Inter, Antonello played a key role in the club’s financial growth and the development of plans for a new stadium. His appointment marks the next step in Roma’s leadership evolution, as he succeeds Lina Souloukou. An official announcement from AS Roma is expected soon, signaling a new chapter for the club under Antonello’s guidance.
FC Red Bull Salzburg promotes Simon Arming
Simon Arming has been promoted to Head of Hospitality at FC Red Bull Salzburg. Arming has been with the club since 2019, previously serving as Hospitality Manager. With extensive experience in catering and hospitality, including roles at DO & CO AG and MAG Personal GmbH, he will now oversee the club’s hospitality operations in his new position.
Newcastle United FC appoints Simon Meehan
Simon Meehan has joined Newcastle United FC as Head of Content. With prior roles including Content Strategy Director at Brentford FC and Head of Publishing at Chelsea FC, Meehan brings extensive experience in content creation and strategy to the club. In his announcement, he shared his excitement about working with the team at Newcastle and creating content for one of the most passionate fanbases in football during this ambitious period for the club.
Ceyla Kütükoğlu Yılmaz takes on new role at Red Bull
Ceyla Kütükoğlu Yılmaz has transitioned to a new position within Red Bull as Senior Global Marketing Manager – Corporate Football Projects. Celebrating her 10th anniversary with the company, she will now focus on corporate marketing initiatives for Red Bull’s football clubs. This new role builds on her extensive decade-long experience at Red Bull, where she has held key marketing positions across different regions and projects.
Barcelona Vice President Juli Guiu resigns
Juli Guiu has resigned as Vice President of Marketing at FC Barcelona after disagreements relating to the club’s new deal with Nike. Guiu, who played a key role in the club’s commercial strategy, was instrumental in securing major partnerships, including the landmark deal with Spotify. His departure marks the end of a significant tenure in the club’s leadership.
Serie A reappoints Luigi De Siervo as CEO
Luigi De Siervo has been re-elected as CEO of Serie A for a third term following a vote by the league’s 20 club chairs, with 17 in favor. De Siervo, who first took the role in 2018, previously led Infront Italy and has been instrumental in Serie A’s strategic and commercial growth.
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