Former Inter Milan CEO Alessandro Antonello appointed general director at Marseille
Olympique de Marseille have announced the appointment of Alessandro Antonello as the club's new chief executive officer, with the 59-year-old Italian set to take office on July 1st.
Antonello brings with him a wealth of experience from a decade at Inter Milan, where he successively held roles as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and most recently CEO. His time at the Serie A giants coincided with a successful era that included two league titles, two Coppa Italia wins, and three Supercoppa Italiana triumphs.
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In a statement released by the club, Antonello described OM as a 'unique club' with 'rare passion and ambition in European football,' pledging to devote all his energy to supporting Pablo Longoria's 'long-term project'.
The former Inter executive will be tasked with 'leading OM's economic development strategy, including the diversification of revenue streams, maximising the commercial potential of the Orange Vélodrome, driving the club's digital transformation, and boosting its international profile'. According to Marseille's official communiqué, this move is part of a broader ambition to 'establish the club among the top 24 in Europe.'GFFN | George Boxall
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