François Vergnol

François Vergnol is the FEI Executive Director of Commercial, Marketing & Communications. He brings over 20 years of international experience in business development, commercial strategy, and marketing.

Before joining the FEI, he worked at European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR), joining in 2019 as Marketing & Commercial Director and progressing to Chief Revenue Officer in 2024. He oversaw revenue and fan growth and secured partnerships with global brands including Emirates, DHL, Tissot and IHG Hotels, as well as broadcasters such as TNT Sports, beIN Sports and France Télévisions.

Earlier in his career, François was Project Director at Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment for the FC Barcelona account and held senior commercial roles at OC Sport, a global leader in sailing and outdoor sports events, from 2005 to 2016. François, a French-Swiss national, holds a Master’s in Business & Marketing from NEOMA Business School and is fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Catalan.