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From club boardrooms to brand partnerships – the latest moves shaping football’s business side.
This week’s FBIN Careers Update captures a fresh round of career changes from across Europe and beyond: new leadership roles, internal promotions, and strategic shifts in key areas such as marketing, operations, and recruitment. Here’s a look at the people behind the headlines driving the football industry forward.
Stacy Johns appointed Chief Executive Officer at Bay FC
Stacy Johns has been named Chief Executive Officer of Bay FC. She takes on the role after spending over five years at Los Angeles FC, where she served in multiple senior leadership positions, including Chief Business Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to that, she held executive roles at Grasshopper Club Zürich and the Indianapolis Colts, and was also a board member of European Football Clubs.
Lorenzo Galletti departs Parma Calcio 1913
After three and a half years at Parma Calcio 1913, most recently serving as Digital Marketing Director, Lorenzo Galletti has announced his departure from the club. He originally joined in 2020 and also held roles as Head of Digital. Earlier in his career, he worked as Content Manager at AC Milan Media House and as a Senior Account Executive at We Are Social.
Eva Maria Neukam joins DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga
Eva Maria Neukam has started a new position as HR Business Partner at DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga. She joins from SK Rapid, where she most recently worked in HR management and organisational development and served as UEFA Delegation Liaison Officer. Earlier roles include HR positions at CTS Eventim Austria, foodora, and Airbnb.
Raffael Arnold returns to FC Basel 1893 as Business Development & Controlling Manager
After one year as a Consultant in the Sports Business & Public Sector division at PwC Switzerland, Raffael Arnold has rejoined FC Basel 1893 in a full-time role. Having previously held multiple positions at the club in business analytics and development, he now returns as Business Development & Controlling Manager.
Collette Roche takes on CEO role for New Stadium Development at Manchester United
Collette Roche has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, New Stadium Development at Manchester United. In this newly created role, she will lead the club’s involvement in the Old Trafford regeneration project. Roche has served as Chief Operating Officer at Manchester United since 2018 and also holds the position of Chairperson of the Board at Manchester United Foundation.
Ricardo Ramaekers promoted to Head of Partnerships at PSV
After five years as Senior Account Manager Partnerships, Ricardo Ramaekers has stepped into a new role as Head of Partnerships at PSV. He has been with the club for 14 years, also previously serving as Chair of the Works Council.
Manuel Puerta da Costa joins Qatar Stars League as Head of Strategy & Transformation
After nearly four years at the Portuguese Football Federation, where he most recently served as Strategy Manager, Manuel Puerta da Costa has taken on a new international role as Head of Strategy & Transformation at the Qatar Stars League.
Adam Tomlinson joins Manchester United
Adam Tomlinson has started a new position as Football Communications Manager at Manchester United. He joins from Hibernian FC, where he most recently served as Communications Director after progressing through several communications roles. Earlier in his career he held media and content positions at Huddersfield Town FC.
Karsten Petry appointed to VfB Stuttgart board
Karsten Petry has been named as the new Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at VfB Stuttgart, effective July 2026. He will join from Deutsche Sporthilfe, where he has served as Chief Marketing and Sales Officer since 2021. Petry brings extensive leadership experience in sports marketing, with previous roles at Fansea, Octagon, akzio!, and Commerzbank.
Jonas Schneider steps into new role at Borussia Mönchengladbach
After progressing through several roles in the partnerships team, Jonas Schneider has taken on the position of Manager Brand Partnerships Sales at Borussia VfL 1900 Mönchengladbach. He previously worked as Junior Manager Global Partnerships. Prior to joining Mönchengladbach, he gained experience at Fortuna Düsseldorf, Nielsen, and FanQ.
Ged Hawes joins Wrexham AFC as Head of Marketing & Brand
Ged Hawes has taken on the role of Head of Marketing and Brand at Wrexham AFC. He joins from WorkNest and brings with him marketing leadership experience from Liverpool FC, Mission Beyond, and BARD.
Nichole Watson takes on new role at Burnley FC
Nichole Watson has started a new position as Project Manager at Burnley Football Club, having previously served as Executive Support Manager at the club. Before joining Burnley, she worked as a Data Analyst at Boundary Outlet and held various business support and operations roles at Preston Vocational Centre and Burnley College.
Piotr Kasprzak takes on new role at Widzew Łódź S.A.
Piotr Kasprzak has started a new position as Director of Recruitment & Football Operations at Widzew Łódź S.A. He previously served as Scouting & Recruitment Coordinator at the club and has held scouting and leadership roles with Rangers FC, Southampton FC, and Norwich City FC.
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