Dr Andreas Jacobs will fill the role of acting chairman of the Infront Sports & Media agency, following the death of former chairman Robert Louis-Dreyfus two weeks ago.
Jacobs is currently vice-chairman of the company. Commenting on his appointment in the wake of Dreyfus’s death, he said, “This is a great loss for us; however, Robert's legacy is Infront's current position of strength.
“Infront is a growing, financially sound company and we will do everything that it remains like this in the years to come. The company has a strong and well connected management led by Philippe Blatter and a clear strategy.
“Its Board of Directors has now initiated a process to identify an experienced and highly committed figure to replace Robert on the board. We intend to take great care in making this important decision, without time pressure.”
The company’s board of directors now consists of Marco Bogarelli, former president and owner of Media Partner; Nicole Junkermann, founding executive partner of United in Sports, and board member of Really Sports; Günter Netzer, Germany's Footballer of the Year in 1972 and 1973; Daniel Pfister, CFO Jacobs Holding AG; Dr. Uli Sigg, chairman of Ringier; and Dr. Martin Steinmeyer, businessman.
