Formula E: ex Manchester United director Jamie Reigle (CAN) appointed CEO

The Canadian Jamie Reigle has been named CEO of Formula E "with immediate effect, as the series’ founder Alejandro Agag transitions to chairman," said the organisers of the electric car racing circuit, on 16/09/2019.

"Agag will work alongside Reigle in his new role, retaining relationships with key sponsors, teams and long-standing partners such as the FIA, as well as existing host cities. Reigle will oversee the overall management of the company, day-to-day operations and the delivery of ambitious plans for growth on a global scale," said Formula E.

Prior to joining Formula E, Jamie Reigle had been vice-president of business operations for the Los Angeles Rams (NFL) franchise since 2017. "Before taking the position in the USA, Reigle spent a decade (2007-2017) as a senior executive at Manchester United FC (Premier League) where he served as a member of the board of directors, oversaw global commercial activity, launched the club's Asia Pacific operations and led the company's initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange," explained Formula E.

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