DBasia.news – AC Milan confirmed through their official website for recruiting Ivan Gazidis from Arsenal. Gazidis will lead I Rossoneri as the CEO.
AC Milan owner Elliott Management are looking for the new CEO for the club. They want a person with the experience in handling a football club.
Elliott Management expect the CEO will help AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni. Ivan Gazidis considered as the right person to fill the position.
Previously, Ivan Gazidis was the CEO of Arsenal. The Greek and South African businessman has successfully led The Gunners in stabilizing the financial situation.
Ivan Gazidis
“AC Milan announced today that Ivan Gazidis has accepted its offer to join the club as its Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). Mr. Gazidis will officially begin his CEO duties on December 1, 2018,” said the official statement from AC Milan.
“In hiring Mr. Gazidis as CEO, AC Milan brings on board a world-class football executive with a track record of sporting and commercial success across the globe,” the statement continued.
Ivan Gazidis also gave comment about his position. Gazidis hopes he could help Il Diavolo Rosso to be a respected team.
“I am very excited to take on this new challenge and will do everything I can to secure AC Milan’s return to the top,” Ivan Gazidis said.
“I have a head start in this project thanks to the talented players, hard-working staff. I am grateful for the trust placed in me,” Ivan Gazidis continued.
Ivan Gazidis will effectively become the CEO of AC Milan on December 1, 2018. Beforehand, Gazidis will manage the administration matters in Arsenal.