Overview
- The club announced the appointment in a statement signed by "La Famiglia Friedkin" on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, naming John Galantic as AS Roma's new CEO.
- Roma's statement says Galantic has led major global companies and served on the boards of AS Roma and Ferrari, and media reports identify him as a former CEO of the Tod's group.
- The club described Galantic as a dual American and Swiss citizen of Italian origin who has been a lifelong Roma supporter and who understands the city's culture and fans.
- The Friedkins present the hire as a leadership and governance move to guide the club into its second century, tying the timing to centenary events and the team's return to the Champions League.
- The announcement gives no start date, formal mandate, or reporting structure for Galantic, and his arrival signals a clear ownership-led change that could reshape Roma's executive structure and commercial strategy.