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Some clubs are promoting from within, others are bringing in new faces, while elsewhere long chapters are coming to an end. This week’s FBIN Careers Update covers the latest moves across Austria, Italy, Belgium and Poland.
Tim Entenfellner promoted at SV Oberbank Ried
Tim Entenfellner has been appointed Club Manager at SV Oberbank Ried, taking responsibility for the club’s organisational management while retaining overall responsibility for marketing. The 30-year-old studied business at JKU Linz and has worked for the club since 2019, most recently as Head of Marketing. In his new role, he plans to focus particularly on relations with sponsors, members and supporters.
John Galantic joins AS Roma
John Galantic has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of AS Roma. He joined TOD’S Group as CEO in September 2024 and Advent International as Operating Partner in January 2024. Galantic previously spent 16 years as President and Chief Operating Officer of Chanel, following five years as President and COO of Coty Beauty. He has also served on the boards of AS Roma and Ferrari.
Kris Onghena to depart Royal Antwerp F.C.
Kris Onghena is leaving his role as Chief Operating Officer of Royal Antwerp F.C. after three years. Reflecting on his tenure, he highlighted the development of the club’s matchday and safety operations, its cooperation with security services and external partners, and closer relations with supporters. Before joining Antwerp, Onghena spent five years as CFO of The Fruit Farm Group and previously held senior roles at foodcareplus and Ferrum NV.
Leen De Witte joins RSC Anderlecht
Leen De Witte will join RSC Anderlecht as Media Relations & Community Manager on 1 September, becoming the club’s main contact for national and international media. She will develop its media and communications strategy, manage press relations and media operations, and support players, staff and management in their media activities. De Witte joins after 14 years at Belgian broadcaster VRT, where she held several roles within its news department.
Frederik Vancauteren to depart OH Leuven
Frederik Vancauteren will leave his role as Chief Commercial Officer and Commercial & Marketing Director of OH Leuven after more than six years. Since joining from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners in May 2020, he has overseen the club’s commercial, marketing, media and communications teams. Vancauteren is expected to remain in the position until mid-November to support the transition, with no next role announced.
Emilia Rybińska departs Widzew Łódź
Emilia Rybińska has left Widzew Łódź after more than four years with the club. She joined in June 2022 as Business Relations Specialist and progressed to Senior Business Relations Specialist before becoming Business Partner Service Coordinator in December 2025. Rybińska has not yet announced her next role and plans to take a short break before pursuing new challenges.
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