Victor Montagliani
| Victor Montagliani | |
|---|---|
| Vice president of FIFA | |
| Assumed office May 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Sunil Gulati |
| Canada Soccer Association President | |
| Assumed office 5 May 2012[1] |
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| Preceded by | Dominic Maestracci |
| CONCACAF President | |
| Assumed office 12 May 2016[2] |
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| Preceded by | Jeffrey Webb |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 12, 1965 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | Simon Fraser University |
| Signature | Victor Montagliani's signature |
Victor Montagliani is a Canadian businessman, soccer executive, and the president of CONCACAF. He is a member of the FIFA Council.
He is a former player of amateur soccer club side Columbus F.C.[3] In his professional career, he was a manager at Hogan & Cox Insurance Adjusters in Maple Ridge before being transferred to Vancouver in 2003.[4] He attended Simon Fraser University.[5]
He was the president of the British Columbia Soccer Association in 2005.[6] During his time at BC SA, he was supportive of Sikh players wearing a patka should they want to, after a match official has told a 17 year old player to remove it or leave the game.[7]
He was voted in as president of the Canada Soccer Association in May 2012.[8] In February 2016, he announced his intention to become the President of CONCACAF.[9] He won the presidency on May 12, 2016, defeating Larry Mussenden of Bermuda.[10]
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