January 2 – Lina Souloukou will take over as the new CEO of Nottingham Forest on January 5, the Premier League club have confirmed.
The Greek executive will succeed Dane Murphy who had departed Forest at the beginning of 2023. She left her role at Italian club AS Roma in the wake of the sacking of Daniele De Rossi, which prompted a backlash from the fan base.
“We are delighted to welcome Lina Souloukou to our team,” said Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis. “Her proven track record in football management and her passion and commitment align perfectly with our vision for Nottingham Forest and the wider group as we continue to push for greater success.”
Souloukou has worked with Marinakis in the past. She spent four years as CEO of Olympiacos, a club in Marinakis’s portfolio. Souloukou represented both Olympiacos and Roma on the board of the European Club Association (ECA). At Forest, she will be charged with the strategic development of the club
Souloukou said: “I am honoured to rejoin Mr Marinakis’ football family. The opportunity to drive forward the success of Nottingham Forest and contribute to the wider group is an exciting challenge. I look forward to starting work in the new year to deliver on our shared ambitions.”
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