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'''Ivan Gazidis''' (born 13 September 1964) is the Executive of Italian [[Serie A]] club [[A.C. Milan|AC Milan]].
'''Ivan Gazidis''' (born 13 September 1964) is a South African-Greek business executive and former footballer who is currently the President of Kilmer Sports Ventures. He previously held an executive position at Italian [[Serie A]] club [[A.C. Milan|AC Milan]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
Gazidis is of [[Greeks|Greek]] origin, but was born in [[Johannesbourg]], [[South Africa]]. At the age of 4 moved to [[Manchester]] in the [[United Kingdom]] and attended independent [[Manchester Grammar School]]. Being an adopted Mancunian from a young age, he [[Manchester City F.C. supporters|supported]] [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]]. Later he attended [[St Edmund Hall]] at the [[University of Oxford]], where he was twice awarded a [[Blue (university sport)|blue]] playing [[association football|football]] against [[Cambridge University A.F.C.|Cambridge]] in 1984 and 1985.<ref name="ouafc">{{cite web | url=http://www.ouafc.com/varsity/players/606 | title=Oxford University Association Football Club Varsity Alumni |work=OUAFC}}</ref> He graduated with a [[academic degree|degree]] in [[law]] in 1986 and in 1992 he moved to the [[United States]] to work for [[Latham & Watkins]].<ref name="mlsnet">{{cite news |date=26 November 2008 | url=http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20081126&content_id=206863&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp | title=Ivan Gazidis named CEO of Arsenal | work=MLSNet.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090713050854/http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20081126&content_id=206863&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp |archive-date=13 July 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=30 May 2016}}</ref>
Of Greek origin, Gazidis was born in [[Johannesburg]], South Africa. At the age of 4, he moved to the United Kingdom and later attended independent Manchester Grammar School and [[St Edmund Hall]] at the [[University of Oxford]], where he was twice awarded a [[Blue (university sport)|blue]] playing [[association football|football]] against [[Cambridge University A.F.C.|Cambridge]] in 1984 and 1985.<ref name="ouafc">{{cite web | url=http://www.ouafc.com/varsity/players/606 | title=Oxford University Association Football Club Varsity Alumni |work=OUAFC}}</ref> He graduated with a [[academic degree|degree]] in [[law]] in 1986 and in 1992 he moved to the [[United States]] to work for [[Latham & Watkins]].<ref name="mlsnet">{{cite news |date=26 November 2008 | url=http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20081126&content_id=206863&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp | title=Ivan Gazidis named CEO of Arsenal | work=MLSNet.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090713050854/http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20081126&content_id=206863&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp |archive-date=13 July 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=30 May 2016}}</ref>


In 1994, he joined the founding management team of [[Major League Soccer]], becoming in 2001 its deputy commissioner. He oversaw MLS's key strategic and business decisions and its marketing arm, [[Soccer United Marketing]], of which he was president.<ref name="telegraph">{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/arsenal/3524375/Arsenal-appoint-Ivan-Gazidis-as-clubs-new-chief-executive-Football.html | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130421090938/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/arsenal/3524375/Arsenal-appoint-Ivan-Gazidis-as-clubs-new-chief-executive-Football.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=21 April 2013 | title=Arsenal end search for new chief executive with appointment of Ivan Gazidis | work=Daily Telegraph | location=London | first=Jeremy | last=Wilson | date=26 November 2008 | access-date=5 May 2010}}</ref> He also helped promote the [[Mexican Football Federation]] and the [[CONCACAF Gold Cup]].<ref name="telegraph"/>
In 1994, he joined the founding management team of [[Major League Soccer]], becoming in 2001 its deputy commissioner. He oversaw MLS's key strategic and business decisions and its marketing arm, [[Soccer United Marketing]], of which he was president.<ref name="telegraph">{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/arsenal/3524375/Arsenal-appoint-Ivan-Gazidis-as-clubs-new-chief-executive-Football.html | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130421090938/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/arsenal/3524375/Arsenal-appoint-Ivan-Gazidis-as-clubs-new-chief-executive-Football.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=21 April 2013 | title=Arsenal end search for new chief executive with appointment of Ivan Gazidis | work=Daily Telegraph | location=London | first=Jeremy | last=Wilson | date=26 November 2008 | access-date=5 May 2010}}</ref> He also helped promote the [[Mexican Football Federation]] and the [[CONCACAF Gold Cup]].<ref name="telegraph"/>
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Upon announcing his departure, it was revealed his successors would be [[Vinai Venkatesham]] as Managing Director, and [[Raul Sanllehi]] as head of football.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/video/ivan-gazidis-leaves-arsenal-gunners-chief-executive-moves-to-ac-milan-a3938561.html|title=Gazidis leaves Arsenal to join AC Milan|first=James|last=Benge|date=18 September 2018|website=www.standard.co.uk}}</ref>
Upon announcing his departure, it was revealed his successors would be [[Vinai Venkatesham]] as Managing Director, and [[Raul Sanllehi]] as head of football.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/video/ivan-gazidis-leaves-arsenal-gunners-chief-executive-moves-to-ac-milan-a3938561.html|title=Gazidis leaves Arsenal to join AC Milan|first=James|last=Benge|date=18 September 2018|website=www.standard.co.uk}}</ref>


On 18 September 2018, Gazidis announced that he would be leaving Arsenal to join [[A.C. Milan]].<ref name="bbc.co.uk">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45558978|title=Ivan Gazidis: Arsenal chief executive leaves club to join AC Milan|date=18 September 2018|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}</ref> He took up the role on 1 December 2018.<ref name="bbc.co.uk" /> During January 2020 transfer window, Gazidis vetoed the arrival of [[Zlatan Ibrahimovic]] in Milan despite his [[free agent]] status, citing his age as the main reason. He also opted to terminate [[Gonzalo Higuain]]'s loan deal six months in advance. On the other hand, he approved the transfers of [[Krzysztof Piątek]] and [[Lucas Paquetá]], both carried out by [[Leonardo Araújo|Leonardo]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.acmilan.com/en/news/articles/latest|title=AC Milan News - Latest and real time updates|website=AC Milan}}</ref> In his first season as the club's CEO, the team finished fifth in [[2018–19 Serie A|Serie A]], which was its best result in six years. And just 2 seasons after, the team finished second in Serie A season 2020-2021; making them qualify to the UEFA Champions League for the first time since season 2012-2013. The next season A.C. Milan would win Serie A.
On 18 September 2018, Gazidis announced that he would be leaving Arsenal to join [[A.C. Milan]].<ref name="bbc.co.uk">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45558978|title=Ivan Gazidis: Arsenal chief executive leaves club to join AC Milan|work=BBC Sport |date=18 September 2018}}</ref> He took up the role on 1 December 2018.<ref name="bbc.co.uk" /> During January 2019 transfer window, he opted to terminate [[Gonzalo Higuain]]'s loan deal six months in advance. He approved the transfers of [[Krzysztof Piątek]] and [[Lucas Paquetá]], both carried out by [[Leonardo Araújo|Leonardo]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.acmilan.com/en/news/articles/latest|title=AC Milan News - Latest and real time updates|website=AC Milan}}</ref> In his first season as the club's CEO, the team finished fifth in [[2018–19 Serie A|Serie A]], which was its best result in six years. And just two seasons after, the team finished second in Serie A season 2020-2021; making them qualify to the UEFA Champions League for the first time since season 2012–2013. The next season A.C. Milan won the Serie A for the first time in 11 years.


==References==
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Latest revision as of 17:12, 30 March 2024

Ivan Gazidis
Born (1964-09-13) 13 September 1964 (age 59)
Johannesburg, South Africa
CitizenshipSouth African
Alma materUniversity of Oxford
OccupationKilmer Sports Ventures
TitlePresident

Ivan Gazidis (born 13 September 1964) is a South African-Greek business executive and former footballer who is currently the President of Kilmer Sports Ventures. He previously held an executive position at Italian Serie A club AC Milan.

Biography[edit]

Of Greek origin, Gazidis was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. At the age of 4, he moved to the United Kingdom and later attended independent Manchester Grammar School and St Edmund Hall at the University of Oxford, where he was twice awarded a blue playing football against Cambridge in 1984 and 1985.[1] He graduated with a degree in law in 1986 and in 1992 he moved to the United States to work for Latham & Watkins.[2]

In 1994, he joined the founding management team of Major League Soccer, becoming in 2001 its deputy commissioner. He oversaw MLS's key strategic and business decisions and its marketing arm, Soccer United Marketing, of which he was president.[3] He also helped promote the Mexican Football Federation and the CONCACAF Gold Cup.[3]

In November 2008 Gazidis accepted the post of chief executive of Arsenal, a post he formally took up from 1 January 2009.[4] He succeeded former managing director Keith Edelman and was expected to take over many of the roles formerly undertaken by ex-vice-chairman David Dein.[5]

In 2017–18, he oversaw significant personnel changes at the top of the club in preparation for then manager Arsene Wenger's departure, which was announced in April 2018.[6] Gazidis spearheaded the search for a new Manager, eventually hiring Unai Emery in May.

Upon announcing his departure, it was revealed his successors would be Vinai Venkatesham as Managing Director, and Raul Sanllehi as head of football.[7]

On 18 September 2018, Gazidis announced that he would be leaving Arsenal to join A.C. Milan.[8] He took up the role on 1 December 2018.[8] During January 2019 transfer window, he opted to terminate Gonzalo Higuain's loan deal six months in advance. He approved the transfers of Krzysztof Piątek and Lucas Paquetá, both carried out by Leonardo.[9] In his first season as the club's CEO, the team finished fifth in Serie A, which was its best result in six years. And just two seasons after, the team finished second in Serie A season 2020-2021; making them qualify to the UEFA Champions League for the first time since season 2012–2013. The next season A.C. Milan won the Serie A for the first time in 11 years.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Oxford University Association Football Club Varsity Alumni". OUAFC.
  2. ^ "Ivan Gazidis named CEO of Arsenal". MLSNet.com. 26 November 2008. Archived from the original on 13 July 2009. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
  3. ^ a b Wilson, Jeremy (26 November 2008). "Arsenal end search for new chief executive with appointment of Ivan Gazidis". Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2010.
  4. ^ "Arsenal name new chief executive". BBC Sport. 28 November 2008. Retrieved 5 May 2010.
  5. ^ "Arsenal appoint MLS deputy commissioner Ivan Gazidis as chief executive". The Times. London. 26 November 2008. Retrieved 5 May 2010.
  6. ^ "Arsenal Hires Outgoing Barcelona Director of Football Raul Sanllehi - The Page Magazine". 28 November 2017.
  7. ^ Benge, James (18 September 2018). "Gazidis leaves Arsenal to join AC Milan". www.standard.co.uk.
  8. ^ a b "Ivan Gazidis: Arsenal chief executive leaves club to join AC Milan". BBC Sport. 18 September 2018.
  9. ^ "AC Milan News - Latest and real time updates". AC Milan.
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