Weekly Careers Update #28/2026

The World Cup has wrapped up, but there is no summer break in football business. Here are the latest executive appointments and career moves from this week’s FBIN Weekly Careers Update.

Richard Feuz joins Grasshopper Club Zürich
Richard Feuz has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Grasshopper Club Zürich. He joins after serving as General Manager of Chicago Stars FC in the NWSL, following several leadership roles at Servette FC, where he was instrumental in the club’s sporting and organisational development. He also served on the Swiss Football Association Council, bringing extensive experience from both Swiss and international football.

Steffen Grupp promoted at VfL Wolfsburg
Steffen Grupp has been promoted to Managing Director of Marketing & Sales at VfL Wolfsburg. Having been with the club for more than 15 years, he most recently served as Head of Marketing, following many years as Head of Sponsorship & Events. Prior to joining Wolfsburg, he held commercial roles at SPORTFIVE and CTS EVENTIM Sports.

Sophie M’Sallem leaves RSC Anderlecht
Sophie M’Sallem has left RSC Anderlecht after six seasons with the club. She most recently served as Marketing & B2C Director, having previously held the role of Marketing Manager. During her time at Anderlecht, she played a key role in shaping the club’s brand, marketing strategy and commercial B2C operations, while also co-founding the Belgian festival Marktrock.

Tancredi Vitale leaves Venezia FC
Tancredi Vitale has left Venezia FC after serving as Managing Director and Board Member. Prior to joining the Italian club, he spent more than 15 years at Nike in several global executive leadership roles, following earlier international brand and product management positions at adidas and BasicNet, where he worked on the Kappa and Jesus Jeans brands. He has since joined Gucci as VP Gucci Racing.

Tom Lawrence joins Carlisle United
Tom Lawrence has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Carlisle United, subject to regulatory approval. He joins after more than five years as Chief Executive Officer and Co Owner of Southend United, having previously served as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Legal Officer at Gillingham. Alongside his executive roles, he currently serves as a Director of the National League, bringing extensive leadership experience from across the English football pyramid.

Elias Zamora Sillero leaves Sevilla FC
Elias Zamora Sillero has left Sevilla FC after five years with the club. He most recently served as Chief Technology Officer, having previously held the role of Chief Data Officer, where he led the club’s data, AI and technology transformation across both sporting and commercial operations. Prior to joining Sevilla, he held leadership roles at GET Capital AG.

Juliet Slot leaves Arsenal FC
Juliet Slot has stepped down as Chief Commercial Officer of Arsenal FC after almost five years with the club. During her tenure, she oversaw the club’s commercial operations and played a key role in securing several major partnership agreements. Prior to joining Arsenal, she served as Chief Commercial Officer at Ascot Racecourse and previously held senior commercial roles at Fulham FC and adidas.

Maarten Gildemacher returns to SC Cambuur
Maarten Gildemacher has returned to SC Cambuur as Partnership Manager. He rejoins the club after more than two years at Junction Creative & Digital Agency, having previously spent over 12 years at SC Cambuur in various commercial roles, including Commercial Manager, Sales Manager and Account Manager.

Arnaud Lieutenant leaves the Royal Belgian Football Association
Arnaud Lieutenant has left the Royal Belgian Football Association after nearly four years as Digital, Innovation & Technology Director. During his tenure, he led the federation’s digital strategy and oversaw Project Fenix, a major digital transformation initiative. Prior to joining the RBFA, he held senior leadership positions at UCB, following earlier roles at IBM.

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