"I am very much looking forward to this new role. I am convinced that with strong teamwork and a focus on RB Leipzig's strengths, we can tap into significant potential. I can't wait to get started in January and to get to know the club on a deeper level. Together, we want to continue on what is already a successful path, and achieve our ambitious goals."
"In our discussions, she impressed us and the committees with her expertise, as well as her combination of specialist knowledge, leadership strength and strategic thinking."
Tatjana Haenni will start as head of RB Leipzig's management board on January 1, 2026. She succeeds Oliver Mintzlaff, who moves to chair the club's supervisory board. Haenni becomes the first woman to hold the club-boss role in German football. She is a former international player with 23 appearances and has extensive administrative experience at UEFA, FIFA and the Swiss Football Association. Club leaders highlighted her expertise, specialist knowledge, leadership strength and strategic thinking. Other women have held senior management roles at German clubs, but none had previously held the top job.
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