Multi-Club Ownership: Executive Program

08.05.2025

Football Benchmark is proud to announce the launch of the Multi-Club Ownership Executive Program, an in-person masterclass taking place in Milan on 25–26 June 2025.

As multi-club ownership (MCO) continues to reshape global football, this executive-level program is designed to equip industry leaders with the insights needed to navigate its complexities and seize emerging opportunities.

Led by Andrea Sartori (Founder & CEO, Football Benchmark) and our advisory team, the program will also feature expert contributions from Martyn Hawkins (former Group Finance Director, City Football Group), Johannes Spors (Technical Director, Sports Republic), and Marc Cavaliero & Jaime Cambreleng (Cavaliero & Cambreleng law firm).

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