LUIGI CAPUANO JOINS IN EXECUTIVE TEAM REVISION

Dundee United are pleased to confirm the appointment of Luigi Capuano as Operations Director within a revised Executive Team structure that also sees Academy Director Andy Goldie and Communications Director Joe Rice come on board alongside Sporting Director Tony Asghar and Finance Director Derek Bond.
 
Luigi joins from the Scottish FA where he served most recently as Operations Manager in his five years with the governing body. Luigi also took on the role of Teams Services Manager for UEFA for two years before and during UEFA EURO 2020. 
 
With almost 15 years’ experience in the football industry at senior project management and operations level, Luigi will take on responsibility for the Club’s day-to-day operations.
 
Announcing the enhanced executive team with the three additions, Chairman Mark Ogren said: “Luigi has great experience in football at the highest level both domestically and at International and European level and it is a bit of a coup for us. He adds to the wealth of knowledge, experience, and innovation we already have in all areas and will bring leadership to the Operations sector while also help further cultivate the culture of Dundee United that has been set by the Sporting Director and the Football department over recent seasons.
 
“Andy has led by example and his ambition and focus on producing Our Academy at Elite level has rightly got everyone taking notice of our achievements. He will now bring that expertise into an executive role, and this will allow Our Academy’s continued journey to work seamlessly alongside other areas of the Club.”
 
“Joe has developed and grown greatly within the current environment. He has embraced and helped drive the energy around here and is someone with over 20 years’ experience in communications, media relations and also Dundee United knowledge. During the Covid uncertainty he showed great leadership and responsibility and will look to revitalise the external and internal communications and branding strategies as we continue our journey.
 
“As importantly, the above additions mean that Tony and Derek can focus more time on their areas of expertise and continue the fantastic work they have done for Dundee United so far. Tony has produced a football and recruitment model that has everyone proud and excited by what’s been achieved so far and what’s ahead. Derek has guided the Club through the financial difficulties of Covid-19 and both will now have the support of Luigi, Andy and Joe in the day-to-day running of the Club and I know collectively, leading our tremendous staff, they will continue to drive us towards our on and off field goals.”