Juventus are expected to appoint Gianluca Ferrero as the new club president according to a statement from Exor, the holding company that controls the club. The decision follows the resignation of Andrea Agnelli, Pavel Nedved and the rest of the Juve board of directors yesterday afternoon.
Exor released a statement earlier today via their website, stating their intention to put forward Ferrero for the role of Juve president:
With reference to the decisions taken yesterday by the Board of Directors of Juventus FC and in advance of its Shareholders Meeting called for 18 January 2023, Exor communicates that it will indicate Gianluca Ferrero for the role of Chairman of Juventus.
As a corporate adviser, auditor, Board and committee member of a number of companies, Mr. Ferrero has significant experience and the required technical competencies, as well as a genuine passion for the bianconero club, making him the person most qualified to fulfil this role (Mr. Ferrero’s Bio is attached).
Exor will publish the full list of its candidates for the renewed Board of Directors within the timeframe required by law.
Ferrero has worked as an accountant, auditor, mayor and administrator of various companies and is considered a trusted associate of Exor President John Elkann.
