"Valuing spectators' rights within the stadium is critical" Damien Rajot (Vinci Stadium)

"Our goal is to reach a reliable model of development for each of our structures by 2016," Damien Rajot, CEO of Vinci Stadium told NTF on the 27/06/2013. "In this regard, Vinci Stadium intends to value "spectators' rights", professionalise stadium activities, introduce Wi-Fi and improve the "customer experience" in its five stadiums. A stadium cannot survive on football alone. We are building stadiums for Euro 2016, which must be designed to host other sports and activities as well."

"The key to success lies in a fair division of value between the local authorities, the stadium owner and the club."

Damien Rajot answers NTF's questions.

How did Vinci Stadium come about?

Vinci Stadium was founded just over a year ago and emerged from an opportunity with the organisation of Euro 2016 in France. At the time, France was beginning to improve the standards of its sports facilities through the renovation and construction of stadiums. Vinci Concessions, who was already the owner of Stade de France (constructed with…