It had been speculated for a few days, but now Giorgio Ricci‘s return to Inter is official. The executive has been appointed Chief Revenue Officer and will replace Luca Danovaro in the role. Here is the official statement from the black and blue club:
F.C. Internazionale Milano S.p.A. announces today the appointment of Giorgio Ricci as Chief Revenue Officer, starting from November 4, 2024. Ricci will bring his vast experience in elite sports clubs to maintain competitive excellence and financial sustainability. He will join Inter’s management leadership team with a focus on the commercial revenues of a Company that continues to consolidate its improving financial position.
Ricci boasts a twenty-year experience in executive consulting, marketing, and revenue development of major Italian football clubs. Before joining Inter, Ricci founded his sports consulting company, Álevit Consulting. In the past, he held the role of Chief Revenue Officer of Juventus Football Club from 2018 to 2022, after nearly a decade of work in many roles in marketing, revenues and sponsorship at the same company.
Previously, Ricci served as Chief Commercial Officer for Inter from 2012 to 2014.
Ricci will suceed Luca Danovaro, who will leave Inter to pursue new opportunities outside the Club.
Giuseppe Marotta, President and CEO Sport FC Internazionale Milano: We are pleased to welcome Giorgio Ricci to the Inter executive team. As Chief Revenue Officer, he will be an integral part of the ongoing strengthening of the Club’s financial position and will help us achieve our goal of success on and off the field.
Alessandro Antonello, CEO Corporate FC Internazionale Milano: Giorgio brings to Inter exceptional and valuable commercial experience, in terms of revenue generation, sponsorship deals and fan and partner engagement. He will help oversee the Club’s continued innovation and digitization, supporting our ambition for sustainable growth.
Giorgio Ricci: I am honored to return to Inter, a historic club with a legacy rich in pride. I share the passion of the management team that intends to ensure a solid future for the Club and I look forward to contributing to its enduring success. I know the talent and dedication of the Inter family. Together we will build on the already solid foundations and create new growth paths for the Inter brand in Italy and internationally.
