LaLiga Santander: Ferran Reverter appointed new CEO of FC Barcelona

Ferran Reverter has been appointed as CEO of FC Barcelona (LaLiga Santander) effective from 01/07/2021, announced the Catalan club the same day. Reverter succeeds Óscar Grau, who has held the position since September 2016.

Ferran Reverter "holds a degree in economics from Pompeu Fabra University (1994), which he followed up with a management development programmes at the IESE Business School of the University of Navarra (ESP). Joan Laporta's board has recruited the new CEO on the back of his work as executive director of German multinational MediaMarktSaturn RetailGroup from October 2018 to the present day. Before that he was director of operations at the same company for four years," explained FC Barcelona.

"He has always been a keen follower of sport, and goes jogging every day. He is a born leader and is noted for his positive outlook, even under pressure. He is resilient natured and always has great plans for the future," added Barça.

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