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From North London to New Zealand, this week’s edition of the FBIN Weekly Careers Update features a wide range of moves across the football industry. With new appointments in marketing, digital, sustainability and commercial leadership, the list includes clubs from the Premier League, Serie A, Major League Soccer and more, as well as roles at league and confederation level.
Nicola Zanetti joins Pisa SC as Retail & Channel Manager
Nicola Zanetti has started a new role as Retail & Channel Manager at Pisa Sporting Club. He previously spent over four years at Venezia FC, where he progressed from Merchandising Intern to Merchandising Manager. He also gained earlier experience in marketing and sales roles across Italy.
Sabine Feldmann joins Boston Legacy FC as Head of Marketing
Sabine Feldmann has been appointed Head of Marketing at Boston Legacy FC, the new NWSL club. She joins from Rhode Island FC, where she led the launch of the club as CMO. Feldmann brings extensive marketing and media experience from roles across football, consulting, and major media brands including The Guardian and Condé Nast.
Chris Goodwin joins Arsenal as Senior Environmental Sustainability Manager
Chris Goodwin has started a new role as Senior Environmental Sustainability Manager at Arsenal FC. He joins from Chelsea FC, where he spent over two years as ESG Manager, and brings additional sustainability experience from roles at Golden Acre Foods and Nova-Ambiente.
Giuseppe Pio De Cristofaro joins AS Roma
Giuseppe Pio De Cristofaro has started a new position as Merchandising & New Channels Specialist at AS Roma. He previously worked in retail and marketing roles at Pisa SC, Erreà, and Parma Calcio 1913.
Diogo Canas joins Inter Miami CF
Diogo Canas has started a new role as Senior Manager of Digital & Social Media at Inter Miami CF. He previously worked in digital and social media leadership roles at New England Revolution, SL Benfica, and Record.
Ashley Peden to leave Sunderland AFC
Ashley Peden will depart his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Sunderland AFC in the coming months, following nearly three years with the club. Since joining in December 2022, he has led major commercial growth across partnerships, retail and hospitality. Prior to joining Sunderland, he spent over a decade at Derby County FC, where he held several senior commercial roles.
Xabier de la Torre Larrabide joins Athletic Club
Xabier de la Torre Larrabide has started a new role as Director Comercial Empresas (B2B) at Athletic Club. He joins from Fundación Bancaria BBK, where he was Head of Marketing. In addition to his new role, he continues to lecture at CámaraBilbao and Universidad de Deusto.
Simon Edwards joins Oceania Football Confederation
Simon Edwards has been appointed Commercial Manager at the Oceania Football Confederation. He joins from the BNZ Breakers, where he most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer, following several leadership roles across commercial and partnerships over a six-year spell.
Conor Danes joins Burton Albion
Conor Danes has started a new role as Commercial Sales Manager at Burton Albion FC. He joins from Luton Town FC, where he spent over two years as Partnership Delivery Executive, and brings previous commercial experience from Leicestershire County Cricket Club and JD Promotions.
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