Paris FC: departure of Pierre Ferracci, president since 2012, to be replaced by Antoine Arnault

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Antoine Arnault and Pierre Ferracci at the announcement of the club’s sale, on 20 November 2024 - ©  News Tank

Pierre Ferracci will step down as president of Paris FC (Ligue 1 McDonald’s) at the board of directors’ meeting on 9 November 2026, which will confirm the appointment of Antoine Arnault, CEO of the Berluti brand (leather goods and ready-to-wear, LVMH group), as head of the club, the man who has led the Parisian club since 2012 announced at the partners’ evening held on 19 October 2026, News Tank has learned.

The founder of Groupe Alpha (social dialogue consultancy) will become "honorary president for life" of the club, of which he became a director in 2006, before taking control six years later, when PFC were playing in the third division.

Pierre Ferracci is thus leaving his post almost eight months ahead of the date set when the Arnault family acquired the club through its holding…

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Antoine Arnault and Pierre Ferracci at the announcement of the club’s sale, on 20 November 2024 - ©  News Tank

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