Dazn announced yesterday the appointment of Andrea Faelli as CEO of Dazn Italy, taking over from Stefano AzziEffective July 1, Andrea Faelli will join DAZN Italy as CEO, bringing with him extensive experience in the digital, interactive entertainment, and sports sectors. His goal is to generate further business growth and drive performance in the Italian market. Prior to DAZN, he held senior management roles at international companies, where he played a key role in expanding operations, strengthening commercial performance, and achieving profitability in a highly competitive environment.
"As a huge football and sports fan, joining the DAZN team is much more than a professional challenge for me. Passion drives everything we do, and I strongly believe that digital and social engagement are the most direct bridge between sport and the fan community today, crucial levers for driving growth and innovation. DAZN perfectly embodies this, combining technology, passion for sport, and a distinctive approach to the world of football and sports entertainment. I look forward to contributing to the next phase of DAZN's growth and development in Italy," he commented. Andrea Faelli.
Faelli boasts a thirty-year professional career built through roles of increasing responsibility in leading international companies. His career took shape in 2003 at Lottomatica (now Brightstar), where he first served as Business Unit Director and then, until 2009, as Commercial Director, building on his solid commercial and management expertise. After several years of international experience abroad, he returned to Italy and joined Eurobet in 2014, first as Managing Director of Eurobet Italia and subsequently as CEO of Entain in Italy, whose parent company is a company listed on the London Stock Exchange and a FTSE 100, for the Italian, Belgian, Greek, and French markets. "In twelve years of leadership, he has successfully brought an innovative vision to the business, achieving ever-increasing financial results, building significant strategic partnerships, and demonstrating a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility," a statement reads.
