Ligue 1: J-François Richard appointed VP and marketing director of Olympique de Marseille

Jean-François Richard has been appointed executive vice-president of marketing for Olympique de Marseille (Ligue 1), announced the club on 30/11/2016.

Jean-François Richard was previously director of development for the Walt Disney Company in France, before becoming sales and marketing director of the Amaury Sport Organisation, the organiser of the Tour de France in particular.

"Jean-François Richard masters all the expertise necessary for the revival of Marseille. Throughout his career in the sports and entertainment industry, he has worked with top rank people. With our many internal talents, I have confidence in our ability to be efficient and creative, particularly in relation to rebuilding the club with our fans and partners," said Jacques-Henri Eyraud, the CEO of Olympique Marseille, on 30/11/2016.

• Baptiste Viprey was appointed the chief financial officer of Olympique Marseille, the club announced on 30/10/2016.
  • "Baptiste Viprey has spent his entire career at EY, where he recently served as senior manager," said Olympique de Marseille.