Showing posts with label Management Board EURO 2008. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Management Board EURO 2008. Show all posts
Christian Schmölzer (Austria, born on 25 June 1968) Tournament Director, AustriaResponsibilities: Coordinating cooperation with the authorities, stadium contracts, contactperson for partners in Austria and implementation of the volunteer programme inAustria. Background: After playing in goal for the Austrian Under-18 and Under-21 teams, Christian Schmölzer lost no less than three years of his football career after a car accident on his 20th birthday, when he tore a nerve in his right shoulder. The Carinthiannevertheless made a comeback and played for a further seven years as a professionalwith FK Austria Vienna. A degree in commerce opened the door for Schmölzer to join the Austrian Football League, where he became head of Marketing and then deputy CEO. In 2004, he was appointed Tournament Director, Austria, for UEFA EURO 2008™.
Christian Mutschler (Switzerland, born on 13 February 1970) Tournament Director, SwitzerlandResponsibilities: Coordinating cooperation with the authorities, implementation of stadium contracts, contact person for partners in Switzerland and development of the volunteer programme in Austria and Switzerland. Background: Before joining the UEFA EURO 2008™ project, Christian Mutschler workedin various financial companies in business and process management. He was also CEO of Basel United Stadium Management Ltd., responsible for the new St Jakob Park stadium in Basle. He made a name forhimself as one of the co-organisers of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Switzerland, several matches of the Swiss national team and Swiss Cup finals. He also organised the matches played by FC Basel 1893 in the UEFA Champions League. Incidentally, Christian Mutschler is the longest-serving member of the UEFA EURO 2008™ team, having been appointed Tournament Director by the Swiss Football Association in 2003.
Martin Kallen (Switzerland, born on 22 July 1963) Chief Operating Officer Responsibilities: Operational management of Euro 2008 SA. Background: The man from the Bernese Oberland joined UEFA in 1994. He started his UEFA career in the Marketing Department as head of Corporate Identity beforebecoming event manager with responsibility for all commercial matters. As deputy head of the Marketing Department, he was involved in marketing UEFA’s TV, sponsorship and new media rights. After being promoted to senior manager of the newly established Event Management unit in 2000, he was responsible for the successful implementation of all UEFA finals and final tournaments. In 2002, he was appointed COO of Euro 2004 SA and moved to Portugal. There he organised the best EuropeanChampionship finals of all time and he intends to make UEFA EURO 2008™ event 
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