Bayern Munich announced a two-year extension of CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen’s contract, securing his leadership role at the club until June 2027. The decision was unanimously approved by the Bayern Munich supervisory board. club, underlining Bayern’s commitment to stability and continuity at the top.

Dreesen, 57, has been instrumental in guiding the club through difficult times since taking over as CEO last year, following the dismissal of former CEO Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidžic on the same day Bayern won their 11th consecutive Bundesliga title. Dreesen, who had worked at Bayern since 2013, initially came from the banking sector before becoming vice chairman of the supervisory board in 2014 and then taking on the role of CEO in 2023.

In a statement, Bayern Munich Chairman Herbert Hainer expressed his confidence in Dreesen’s leadership: “Dreesen took over as Chairman of the Board of Directors during a difficult phase and quickly brought FC Bayern Munich AG back into strong waters. calmer. We want to continue on this path together. We are confident that he is the right person to take on the challenges ahead.

Dreesen’s tenure was marked by some challenges, including Bayern’s failure to win the Bundesliga last season, ending a decade-long dominance as Bayer Leverkusen won the title. However, under his leadership the club showed promise from the start of the season, sitting five points clear at the top of the championship after 10 rounds under new coach Vincent Kompany.

Dreesen’s contract extension also comes against a backdrop of further changes at Bayern, including the appointment of Christopher Freund as sporting director and Max Eberl as board member for sports. Additionally, Michael Diederich remains the club’s financial director.

Looking ahead, Bayern Munich is set to announce another year of record revenues at its annual general meeting on December 8, 2024. The club’s management remains confident in Dreesen’s ability to meet the challenges ahead. wait, while seeking to maintain its dominance both domestically and nationally. and in European football.