Verona changes ownership with the arrival of Presidio Investors, a private equity fund based in Austin, Texas. The patron Maurizio Setti has sold all his shares to the US investment fund, but will remain in the company with the new role of Senior Advisor of Football Operations. The new president will be Italo Zanzi, who in the past held the position of CEO of Roma. The private equity company has announced the acquisition of 100% of the ownership of Hellas Verona Football Club. The Club will be guided by a highly qualified Board of Directors, which includes Italo Zanzi as Executive President. Maurizio Setti will remain linked to the company with a new role, that of Senior Advisor of Football Operations, supporting the activities of the sports staff and the Sports Director, Sean Sogliano. Simona Gioè will retain a leadership role and will be accompanied by Gennaro Leo and Sean Foley, established managers in the international sports landscape. Italo Zanzi has stated that it is a great honor to join Hellas Verona, a Club that embodies the passion and heritage of the city of Verona. We will be committed to respecting the rich tradition of the company, working at the same time to strengthen it in all areas. Maurizio Setti has commented that looking back on these 13 years as President of Hellas Verona, there are many memories that fill me with pride and emotion. We have achieved results, both on and off the field, that initially seemed unimaginable. Together we have shared many beautiful moments, others more complicated, but with the work and passion of many people who have been with me on this journey, we have managed to achieve goals that will always remain in the history of this Club. Now a new chapter opens for the company and for the city of Verona. The new president Italo Zanzi has already started working to strengthen the Club, with the goal of making the company more competitive and exploiting its full potential. Verona is ready to start a new era, with Presidio Investors and Italo Zanzi at the helm. Verona fans are eager to see what this change will bring and how the Club will develop in the near future. The future of Verona is full of possibilities and the fans are excited to see what the new ownership will bring. With Italo Zanzi and Presidio Investors leading the way, Verona is poised to become an even more competitive and successful Club.
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Verona Changes Ownership with Presidio Investors Arrival
Verona changes ownership: Presidio Investors acquires 100% of the club. Italo Zanzi is the new president, Maurizio Setti remains as Senior Advisor of Football Operations. Learn more about the new era of Verona
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