CFO IGNATZI leaves VfB Stuttgart: A new beginning!

CFO IGNATZI leaves VfB Stuttgart: A new beginning!

Stuttgart, Deutschland - Thomas Ignatzi leaves VfB Stuttgart, one of the most renowned clubs in the Bundesliga, June 30, 2025. After almost four years in the management of the association, the 60-year-old has admitted today that he would like to devote himself to new professional challenges in Hamburg. His farewell takes place one year earlier than originally planned, but both sides separate in the best agreement. In his time as the CFO, he had a significant influence on the economic stability of the association, report the tixio news .

Ignatzi took responsibility for finance, administration and operations in August 2021. The MHP arena was not only modernized under his aegis, it also carried out strategic reforms in corporate governance. Chairman of the Supervisory Board Dietmar Allgaier recognized Ignatzi's remarkable contribution to financial stabilization and the organic growth of VfB. "The club is in terms of sport and economy, and the time for my retreat could not be better," said Ignatzi, as the Finance magazine

preliminary restructuring of the board of directors

From July 1, 2025, Ignatzi's business will be temporarily handed over to the existing board team, led by Alexander Wehrle. Among other things, the areas of finance, personnel and law & compliance are redistributed. The new structure of the VfB board now consists of three members: Alexander Wehrle (finance), Fabian Wohlgemuth (Sport) and Rouven Kasper (marketing) and promises a fresh air in the leadership team, reports the