How teamwork and expertise drive our accomplishments

Our diverse management team and advisory board from the fields of sport, media and technology combine strategic vision with experience to drive us forward. Together, they ensure that passion meets innovation at footbao, bringing together a community of players, fans and scouts.

Management team

Nick has founded, led and exited two companies, working with some of the world's leading technology brands including Google, Meta and Apple. He loves all sports and is a keen supporter of Fulham FC and AFC Wimbledon. He also sits on the board of the Rugby Player's Association in England.

Nick Rappolt
CEO

Founder of footbao, 20+ years expert in publishing, events, and investments."

Francesco Ciringione
Founder

15 years of experience in corporate finance, serial investor and fund raiser.

Antoine Telle
CFO

10+ yrs in app world, leading global teams in dev, design & content.

Ersin Yornik 
COO

15+ yrs in tech leadership; excels in market strategy & product marketing in LatAm

Eduardo Villalba
VP Product Marketing

Product development expert, author, and advisor. 30+ yrs of experience.

Joaquim Torres
Interim CPO/Product

Executive with 25+ years in tech leadership. Co-founder, investor, and innovator.

Marcos Rayol
Interim CTO

Global Advisory Board

Boris Collardi
Chairman of the Advisory Board

Murat Yakin
Member of Advisory Board (Sports)

Denilson de Oliveira
Member of Advisory Board (Sports)

Alejandro Agag
Member of Advisory Board (Sports)

Alvin Sariaatmadja
Member of Advisory Board (Media)

Sean Bratches
Member of Advisory Board (Media)

Robin Seckler
Member of Advisory Board (Media)

Alec Ross
Member of Advisory Board (Tech)

Rahaf Harfoush
Member of Advisory Board (Tech)

Abdulla Al Shaibani
Member of Advisory Board (Tech)

How teamwork and expertise drive our accomplishments

Management team

Global Advisory Board

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