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John Galantic appointed AS Roma CEO
·29 July 2026·90d ago

John Galantic appointed AS Roma CEO

Source: Roma News

AS Roma has appointed John Galantic as Chief Executive Officer, the club announced via its official website. A Swiss-American of Italian descent, Galantic has previously served on the boards of both AS Roma and Ferrari and is a lifelong Roma supporter.

The Friedkin Group, which owns the club, said in a statement that Galantic has led some of the world's most important companies at senior levels and possesses deep knowledge of Italian sport and business. "He loves this city, understands its soul, knows its fans and knows what this Club represents to them," the statement read. The appointment comes as Roma prepares for a significant period in the club's history: the team has secured Champions League qualification and will celebrate its centenary on 22 July.

"We are firmly convinced that he is the right person to lead this Club into its second century of history," the Friedkin Group said. Galantic's appointment marks a fresh leadership structure as Roma enters what the club describes as a season of new beginnings.

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AS Roma has appointed John Galantic as Chief Executive Officer, completing the Friedkin Group's senior management restructuring. The 65-year-old American-Swiss executive succeeds Lina Souloukou, who departed over two years ago, and joins Chief Financial Officer Jason Morrow and Chief Revenue Officer Michael Gandler to form the club's new leadership team. Galantic previously served on Roma's board during James Pallotta's presidency and brings extensive corporate experience, including roles at Procter & Gamble, Chanel, and most recently as CEO of Tod's Group until spring 2024. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and currently sits on Ferrari's board. The Friedkin Group emphasized Galantic's deep personal passion for Roma, inherited from his father Ivan, an art historian who lived in Rome. Il Romanista reports that Galantic met manager Gian Piero Gasperini on his appointment day and suggests the club hopes his appointment will accelerate previously sluggish transfer dealings. The ownership described him as the ideal figure to guide Roma through its second century of history and into the upcoming centenary year.

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“La Roma ha il suo nuovo CEO. La società giallorossa, attraverso il proprio sito ufficiale, ha comunicato l’arrivo di John Galantic come Chief Executive Officer. Svizzero-americano, ha già fatto parte del Consiglio di Amministrazione della società giallorossa e della Ferrari. Come riportato dal…”

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