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Mattijs Manders appointed as new CEO of Lommel SK Club 24 sep Mattijs Manders has been appointed as new Chief Executive Officer of Lommel SK.

With more than 15 years working experience in several CEO roles, Manders brings with him a strong and extensive background in commercial areas and finance within the sports industry.

Manders has held two similar positions within City Football Group’s leadership team. Most recently, Manders served as CEO of ESTAC Troyes in French Ligue 2. Before that, he served as CEO of City Football Group China.

A Dutch native and speaker, Manders has important leadership experience within the Dutch football industry specifically. He held the CEO position at two professional Dutch football clubs – ADO Den Haag and NAC Breda – where he led all business operations. He has also held the CEO position at the Dutch football league organisation (Eredivisie).

Following his appointment as new Chief Executive Officer of Lommel SK, Mattijs Manders said:
“It is an honor to be named the new CEO of Lommel SK and to have the opportunity to lead this very special Club in this very special community. Lommel SK is an important part of the history, present and future of Belgian football. We will build on the Club’s strong foundations and continue to grow all areas of Lommel SK. We will ensure we remain authentic and true to the Club’s community roots while also having the ambition to be at the top of Belgian football, both on and off the pitch. As I was born and raised in Eindhoven area, close to Lommel, I am sure I will feel at home immediately.

“I cannot wait to get started. I will use my experience to work with the talented team and staff that are already here to ensure this Club is sustainable for the future.”

Roel de Vries, Chief Operating Officer of City Football Group, shared:
“We are pleased that Mattijs Manders will lead the team at Lommel SK as our new CEO. Not only does he bring with him to Lommel vast knowledge and experience across a number of football markets, he also understands the City Football Group ways of working and our values. Lommel SK has developed so much over the past few years and with many more exciting projects on the horizon and high ambitions on and off the pitch, the future is extremely bright.”

Manders will begin his duties at Lommel on October 18th. Lommel SK would like to thank Interim CEO Nick Rondelez and the entire Lommel SK team who helped ensure a smooth transition.