Le Mans FC / Sportfive: Cédric Girard (ex-Olympique Lyonnais) appointed commercial director

News Tank Football - Paris - Appointment #460149 - Published on 09/11/26 at 15:15
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Cédric Girard has been appointed commercial director of Le Mans FC (Ligue 1 McDonald's), he announces on 9 November 2026.

This appointment comes a month and a half after Le Mans FC entrusted Sportfive with the management of all its commercial rights (partnerships, hospitality, image rights and activations) from the 2026-27 season, on 24 September 2026.

Cédric Girard previously worked at Olympique Lyonnais through Sportfive, where he had joined as hospitality account manager in 2019. Since September 2025, he had held the position of commercial manager and business development team manager.

  • Le Mans FC is the second Ligue 1 club to sign Sportfive since the start of the 2026-27 season, after Le Havre AC, which also entrusted the agency with the exclusive management of all its commercial…
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