Florence, Italy – A new era begins for Serie A club Fiorentina with teh appointment of Giuseppe Commisso as its new President, following in the footsteps of his father, Rocco Commisso, who purchased the club in 2019 [[1]]. The move ensures continued family ownership of the club,which has a storied history in Italian football,boasting two Serie A titles and six Coppa Italia trophies [[3]]. Alongside the presidential change,key leadership roles remain stable with mark Stephan continuing as CEO and Alessandro Ferrari as General Manager.
Giuseppe Commisso Named New Fiorentina President
Giuseppe Commisso, son of former owner Rocco Commisso, has been appointed the new President of Fiorentina. The club announced the decision following a shareholders’ meeting, confirming Giuseppe B. Commisso’s appointment to the role.
In addition to the presidential change, the club’s board also reaffirmed Mark Stephan as Chief Executive Officer and Alessandro Ferrari as General Manager. Commisso previously held significant positions within the club’s governance structure.
“It is a great honor for me to assume the Presidency of Fiorentina,” Commisso stated. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank my mother, Catherine: her appointment to the Board of Directors as a member reflects the continuity of our family’s commitment, following in the footsteps of my father, Rocco.”
The move signals a continued commitment from the Commisso family to the Serie A club, as they navigate a competitive landscape in Italian football. Fiorentina will look to build on recent performances under the new leadership.
