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The latest FBIN Weekly Careers Update highlights leadership moves across clubs and organisations in England, Germany, Denmark and Switzerland. This week’s edition features executive appointments, communications leadership changes and commercial transitions, reflecting continued movement across key business functions in European football.
Jon Mackenzie joins Aston Villa Football Club
John Mackenzie has joined Aston Villa Football Club as Partnership Sales Director. He previously spent more than six years at Brentford FC, most recently serving as Head of Partnership Sales after earlier working as Partnerships Manager at the club.
Pranita Ghate to depart Crystal Palace Football Club
Pranita Ghate has departed her role as Head of Data & Insights at Crystal Palace Football Club after nearly five years at the club. She joined in 2021 after serving as Senior Manager Business Intelligence at Sports Business Journal and previously held CRM and insights roles at Leaders in Sport.
Alina Mücke joins DSC Arminia Bielefeld
Alina Mücke has joined DSC Arminia Bielefeld in Corporate Communications. She previously worked in science communication at the Software Innovation Campus Paderborn and earlier spent several years at Territory in editorial and content management roles.
Jonas Lygaard appointed Chief Executive Officer at FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland has appointed Jonas Lygaard as Chief Executive Officer. He previously held senior roles in the global sports industry at EA Sports and Konami Digital Entertainment and earlier served as Chief Executive Officer at Sønderjyske Fodbold. Most recently, he worked on the North American market development for software company Auditdata.
Nicolas Brütsch joins Grasshopper Club Zürich
Nicolas Brütsch has joined Grasshopper Club Zürich as Head of Communications. He previously worked in strategic communications and sports journalism roles and will oversee the club’s strategic and operational communications.
Dr. Christoph Menke-Salz takes on new role at Borussia Mönchengladbach
Dr. Christoph Menke-Salz has taken on the role of Director of Licensed Football / Administration at Borussia Mönchengladbach. He previously served as Director of Digital Transformation & Innovation at the club and earlier was a member of the executive board and High Performance Director at the German Hockey Federation.
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