Switzerland
CSC looks to identify unique investment opportunities and partners with football clubs and academies with the objective to actively create value and accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies. CSC concentrates on leveraging its portfolio through synergies across all business units and to provide its assets with the required expertise, investment and innovation to drive their success.
Comprehensive holistic support in establishing a new, pan-regional football body in the Gulf region composed of the Bahrain Football Association, Iraq Football Association, Kuwait Football Association, Oman Football Association, Qatar Football Association, Saudi Arabian Football Federation, United Arab Emirates Football Association and Yemen Football Association. Developed and drafted a blueprint/business plan, all necessary contractual agreements and regulations for AGCFF. As from April 2016: acted as Co-CEO of AGCFF’s commercial entity and managed the exploitation of AGCFF Competitions’ premium quality commercial rights.
Developed and activated global network with sports governing bodies (i.e. FIFA, OCA, AFC) and Member Associations. Supported the build-up of international acquisition strategy in particular football properties. Developed and implemented the acquisition and exploitation of premium sports properties (i.e. Media Rights, Sponsorship, Hospitality Rights of the 2014 Gulf Nations Cup, 2014 Asian Games).
Assisted to the FIFA-President in sports, political, economic, and technical matters. Accompanied the FIFA President on official visits to Confederations and Member Associations. Co-ordinated communication of the Executive Office of the FIFA President with stakeholders. Drafted speeches and prepared public appearances for the FIFA President. Attended key meetings and acted as keeper of minutes.