Nottingham Forest FC: Theodore Giannikos (ex-FIFA) appointed CEO

Theodore Giannikos has been appointed CEO of Nottingham Forest FC (Premier League) with immediate effect, the club announced on 2 September 2026.

"Theodore will lead the club’s strategic direction and oversee the delivery of its long-term ambitions, both on and off the pitch. He brings more than 20 years of senior-level experience across international football, together with extensive legal, governance and business development expertise," NFFC, which is owned by Greek businessman Evangelos Marinakis, said.

A former vice-president of Olympiacos (Greek top flight), also owned by Evangelos Marinakis, Theodore Giannikos has held several positions within various football bodies (ECA, CAS, UEFA, European Leagues, see below), notably at FIFA (from 2016 to 2026), where he had been Director of…