Cortese named new Saints supremo

03 August 2009 12:51
A club statement revealed the 40-year-old businessman's principal role will be the development and overseeing of the long-term strategy for the football club and the business. Club owner Markus Liebherr said: "Nicola has been pivotal in conceiving the purchase of the club and making it happen. I am now delighted to entrust him with overseeing the club's progress, development and achievement of success over the long term. "Nicola and I have enjoyed a long business relationship and it was Nicola who convinced me about buying the club. He then conducted what proved to be a very difficult process very expertly and professionally. Ultimately, it happened because Nicola was at all times focused on strong business and ethical principles. "Since our early conversations about the deal I made it clear I would only buy the club if he remained involved following the purchase. I am therefore very happy he has accepted the role as executive chairman." Cortese added: "I realise there are great expectations and I will ensure every effort is expended to meet these expectations. But effectively we need to restructure and create a solid base from which we can build and become successful. This will take time but we will take our example from our supporters, who already are what we aim to become - Premier League."

Source: Team_Talk