Borussia Dortmund: Hans-Joachim Watzke, CEO of the club since 2005, elected president

News Tank Football - Paris - Appointment #420515 - Published on 24/11/25 at 10:40
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Hans-Joachim Watzke - ©  Borussia Dortmund

Hans-Joachim Watzke, CEO of Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga) since 2005, was elected president of the club (with around 59% of votes in favour) at its annual general meeting on 23/11/2025.

Watzke had announced on 08/01/2024 that he would not be seeking an extension to his term as CEO of Borussia Dortmund before the club announced on 13/08/2025...

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Hans-Joachim Watzke - ©  Borussia Dortmund

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