"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, said Oliver Mintzlaff, chair of RB Leipzig's supervisory board, in a club statement."
"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, Haenni said. I can't wait to get started in January and to get to know the club on a deeper level, Haenni said. Together, we want to continue on what is already a successful path and achieve our ambitious goals."
Tatjana Haenni will become CEO of RB Leipzig on January 1, 2026, and will be the first female chief executive in the Bundesliga. Haenni is a former Switzerland international with decades of administrative experience in women's football. She held various posts at FIFA for more than a decade, led women's football at the Swiss Football Association, and served as sports director in the NWSL until earlier this year. Club chair Oliver Mintzlaff said she impressed committees with her expertise, specialist knowledge, leadership strength and strategic thinking. Leipzig are second in the Bundesliga, eight points behind Bayern Munich, with a winter break from December 21 to January 9.
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