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This week’s careers update highlights notable changes across the football business landscape, featuring new roles and appointments at Nottingham Forest, West Ham United FC, Omonoia FC, SV Horn, DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, and OFC. Explore the latest developments driving the industry forward!
West Ham United FC welcomes Rohan Shukla
Rohan Shukla has joined West Ham United FC as Partnerships Manager. Previously, he worked as Partnerships Manager at Portsmouth Football Club and spent over three years at Watford FC, holding roles such as Commercial Partnership Activation Manager, Senior Marketing and Partnerships Officer, and Commercial Partnerships Executive. He brings extensive experience in partnerships and sponsorship activation to his new role.
Omonoia FC promotes Takis Kofteros
Takis Kofteros has been promoted to General Director at the Cyprus club Omonoia FC. He has been with the club for over five years, previously serving as Club Secretary, overseeing football administration and operations, and as Team Administrator, acting as the UEFA main contact and TMS Manager.
SV Horn introduces Dominik Krautgartner
Dominik Krautgartner has been named the new Head of the Administrative Office at SV Horn. In this central role, he will oversee match operations for all teams, coordinate communication with the Austrian Bundesliga and ÖFB, and manage event planning and external representation for the club. Krautgartner spent almost 10 years at SKN St. Pölten, where he worked as a youth coach and academy manager, and recently completed his training as a football manager through the Austrian Bundesliga’s Bundesliga Campus program.
Nottingham Forest takes on Paul Bell
Paul Bell has taken on the role of Chief Business Officer at Nottingham Forest. He joined the club in February 2024 as Chief Operating Officer after an extensive career in football management, including over eight years as Executive Director at Leeds United FC. Bell also held senior roles at Sheffield Wednesday FC and Portsmouth FC, as well as serving as Director of Commercial Affairs at Leeds United earlier in his career.
Oceania Football Confederation welcomes Stuart Larman
Stuart Larman has been appointed as Project Manager for the upcoming OFC Professional League, an association football league set to launch in early 2026. Larman brings experience from his previous roles at FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The league aims to professionalise the sport, enhance infrastructure, and drive socio-economic growth across the Pacific region.
DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga appoints Christopher Schneider
Christopher Schneider joins the DFL-German Football League as Senior Manager Audiovisual Rights DACH – Club Media. Schneider previously spent nearly six years at FC Bayern München, where he contributed to key projects such as introducing virtual advertising at home games, implementing an innovative facade tool for the Allianz Arena, and advancing partner activation strategies. He now looks forward to taking on new challenges in the field of audiovisual rights and media products at the DFL.
Nottingham Forest announces Lina Souloukou
Lina Souloukou has been named Chief Executive Officer at Nottingham Forest. The former CEO of AS Roma and General Manager of Olympiacos FC brings significant experience in football administration and management. In her new role, she will oversee the club’s operations and strategic direction, further strengthening its leadership team.
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