Solmate names Avram Grant head of football operations
Former Chelsea boss appointed to key role
Solmate appointed Avram Grant as head of football operations to oversee its sports operations.
The company said Grant will oversee Solmate’s existing sports operations and will assume responsibilities previously managed by Dan J. McClory and Alberto Libanori.
The company said Grant has served as manager of Chelsea FC, West Ham United, Portsmouth FC and the Israel National Team, and guided Chelsea FC to a UEFA Champions League Final.
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“We are thrilled to welcome Avram to Solmate,” said Marco Santori, CEO. “Avram brings an unparalleled soccer pedigree to the company, having coached and managed teams across Europe, the UK and Africa. He will optimize and bring commercial discipline to our sports business as we execute on our digital asset infrastructure strategy.”
The company said Erez Simha joined Solmate’s board as an independent director and chair of the Audit Committee, effective December 31, 2025, succeeding Alberto Libanori, who remains Solmate’s Head of Operations.
The Recap
- Avram Grant appointed head of football operations at Solmate.
- He will oversee Solmate’s existing sports operations and responsibilities.
- Alberto Libanori remains Head of Operations, company said.
