Olympique de Marseille: Alessandro Antonello leaves the club after serving as CEO since July 2025

Alessandro Antonello is stepping down as CEO of Olympique de Marseille (Ligue 1 McDonald's), the club announced on 20 August 2026.

The Italian joined the Marseille club in early July 2025, during Pablo Longoria’s tenure as chairman. The Spaniard ultimately left the club on 23 March 2026 and was replaced by Stéphane Richard on 2 July 2026.

Antonello joined OM from FC Inter Milan (Serie A Enilive), where he had spent almost 10 years, serving as chief financial officier, COO and then corporate CEO.

At OM, he was responsible for the club’s overall business development, including increasing and diversifying revenues, managing Stade Vélodrome, driving digital transformation and growing the brand internationally.

"Alessandro Antonello used his experience to serve Olympique de Marseille and initiate several major projects, particularly in terms of revenue development and stadium enhancement. The club would like to thank Alessandro for his commitment and the work carried out during this period. The projects he helped launch will be continued and strengthened as part of the roadmap set out by…