Pisa have appointed Damien Comolli as president and chief executive officer, less than a year after his exit from Juventus. The club also confirmed that Comolli will join the board of directors, giving him broad authority from the start. It is a significant leadership call from Pisa, who are handing one executive both the top operational job and a board seat.

On 4 June 2025, Comolli was appointed general director of Juventus, and exactly one year later he resigned from the role. Pisa have now moved quickly to bring him back into Italian football.

Pisa's new leadership structure

The key detail in this appointment is not just that Comolli is back in work. It is the level of control Pisa are placing in his hands. President, chief executive officer and a place on the board is a serious brief, especially for a club owner talking openly about the next stage of growth.

Comolli, quoted by Calciomercato.it in comments translated from Italian, said: "I am very happy to join Pisa SC as President and Chief Executive Officer. Under the ownership of Alexander Knaster - it is written on the official website of the nerazzurri club - the Club has made truly significant progress. This shows that Pisa SC is an exciting Club to join, with a decidedly important growth potential, starting with its own organisation and the construction of a new state-of-the-art sports centre. I cannot wait to contribute, in every respect, to the next chapter of the Club's development journey. Forza Pisa!"

The reference to organisation and a new sports centre fits the wider pitch from the club. This is being sold as more than a routine executive change. Pisa are tying the hire to a broader development plan, and Comolli is arriving as the figure expected to lead it.

Knaster's growth pitch

Alexander Knaster has framed the move in those terms. Quoted in Italian by Sky Sport Italia, he said: "After several seasons during which we have witnessed significant improvements in all areas of the club, I believe that the time has come for Pisa SC to enter a new phase of growth and development. I am convinced that this can happen under Damien's leadership, who brings with him great experience and a deep knowledge of football, both on and off the pitch. Damien joins Pisa SC on an initial three-year contract"

That gives the appointment its shape. Pisa are not presenting Comolli as a short-term fixer. They are positioning him as the executive lead for the club's next phase, with Knaster backing his boardroom experience and giving him an initial three-year deal.

There is a caution here too. Comolli has only just been appointed, so any verdict on what he changes on the football side will have to wait. What Pisa have done so far is make a clear power move at executive level and put their ownership strategy behind it.

Comolli's return to Italy, so soon after leaving Juventus, makes the move notable on its own. Pisa have made it more significant by attaching the presidency, the CEO title and a board seat to the same appointment.

FAQ

Why have Pisa appointed Damien Comolli as president and CEO?

Pisa have handed Damien Comolli the president and chief executive officer roles and added him to the board as part of what owner Alexander Knaster described as a new phase of growth and development. Knaster said the club had improved across all areas and backed Comolli's experience and football knowledge.

What happened between Damien Comolli and Juventus before the Pisa job?

Comolli was appointed general director of Juventus on 4 June 2025 and resigned exactly one year later. Pisa's move brings him back to Italy less than a year after that Juventus exit.

What role will Damien Comolli have at Pisa Sporting Club?

Pisa have appointed Comolli as president and chief executive officer, and the club have also confirmed he will join the board of directors. Owner Alexander Knaster said the deal is an initial three-year contract.

Written by Daniel Hartley with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 3 outlets. How we work →