Weekly Careers Update #17/2026

This week’s edition highlights a mix of senior appointments, internal promotions and key departures across the football business, with several moves at executive and leadership level shaping clubs and organisations behind the scenes.

Nic Heslop joins Aberdeen FC
Nic Heslop has been appointed as Commercial Director at Aberdeen Football Club. He joins from Genero Group, where he also served as Commercial Director, and spent over 14 years at Cardiff City FC, holding roles including Head of Commercial. Across his career, he has built extensive experience in partnerships, sponsorship, hospitality and commercial strategy.

Maximilian Haschke departs Saudi Pro League
Maximilian Haschke has departed the Saudi Pro League, where he served as Chief Commercial Officer. Prior to this, he held international business and strategy roles at FC Bayern Munich and led sponsorship and international strategy at Atlético de Madrid.

Jamie Yabsley departs Plymouth Argyle
Jamie Yabsley will depart Plymouth Argyle this summer after eight years at the club. He most recently served as Head of Marketing & Communications, having previously held the role of Head of Marketing.

Markus Mujunen takes next step at FC Lahti
Markus Mujunen has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of FC Lahti. He previously served as Commercial Director at the club and brings experience from roles in media and commercial development, including positions at MTV and Radio NRJ.

Bernard Gutmann takes next step at Bay FC
Bernard Gutmann has been promoted to President and Chief Financial Officer at Bay FC. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer at the club and brings prior experience from senior finance roles at Linktree and Twitch.

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