Following the election of Vincent LABRUNE as President of the LFP on 10 September, the LFP and Didier QUILLOT have agreed to end his mandate as CEO. The LFP would like to thank Didier QUILLOT for his excellent track record, marked by the progress of domestic audiovisual rights, international development, the search for new investors and the overhaul of the Ligue's digital platforms.
Meeting on Thursday 17 September, the LFP Board of Directors decided, on Vincent LABRUNE's proposal, to replace Didier QUILLOT with Arnaud ROUGER as CEO as of today.
Arnaud ROUGER, who holds a doctorate in economics and master's in sports law and economics from the Centre of Sports Law and Economics of the University of Limoges, has a wealth of experience in the service of French professional football.
From 2003 to September 2020, Arnaud ROUGER held the position of LFP Director of Competitions. In this capacity, Arnaud ROUGER managed the LFP division in charge of ensuring the smooth running of competitions organised by the LFP. Contributing to the programming of and disciplinary follow-up for the matches, the Competitions Department also ensures the approval of more than 7,000 contractual documents per season, from the conditions of reception to the safety of the spectators and the delivery of Club Licences.
Arnaud ROUGER, LFP CEO
"I would like to thank Vincent Labrune and the LFP Board of Directors for the trust they have placed in me. Organising, regulating and developing French professional football are the missions of the LFP, which must contribute to the growth of its competitions and accompany the clubs in their growth in France and internationally. In order to implement the roadmap that will be communicated shortly by the President, and to face our numerous upcoming challenges, I have chosen to appoint Mathieu FICOT to the position of LFP COO."
Vincent LABRUNE, LFP President
"I am very pleased to appoint Arnaud Rouger as CEO. At the head of the Competitions Department, Arnaud ROUGER is unanimously acclaimed by the professional clubs, who are familiar with his professionalism and rigour. I also know the extent to which Arnaud ROUGER always works the sense of general interest, a major element that will be one of the central values of my tenure. At a time when we have to face an unprecedented health crisis and find solutions to relaunch the hard-hit professional football sector, his experience will be very valuable to me in order to lead us through the many challenges ahead as we work towards the transformation of French professional football."