Gerhard Aigner | |
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UEFA General Secretary | |
In office 1989–1999 | |
Preceded by | Hans Bangerter |
UEFA Chief Executive | |
In office 1999–2003 | |
Succeeded by | Lars-Christer Olsson |
Personal details | |
Born | Regensburg, Gau Bayreuth, Germany | 1 September 1943
Died | 20 June 2024 | (aged 80)
Known for | Chairman of Euro-Sportring |
Gerhard Aigner (1 September 1943 – 20 June 2024) was a German football executive. Formerly a referee, [1] Aigner became General Secretary of UEFA on 22 September 1989. [2] The position of the General Secretary was renamed to Chief Executive on 3 March 1999. He retired from the post in November 2003. [3]
Beginning in 2006, Aigner was a board member of Euro-Sportring and in 2010 he became the chairman. Euro-Sportring is a non-profit foundation that organizes international sports tournaments in Europe, particularly for youth teams of amateur clubs. [4]
Aigner was an honorary member of UEFA. [5] He died on 20 June 2024, at the age of 80. [6] [7]
Gerhard Aigner | |
---|---|
UEFA General Secretary | |
In office 1989–1999 | |
Preceded by | Hans Bangerter |
UEFA Chief Executive | |
In office 1999–2003 | |
Succeeded by | Lars-Christer Olsson |
Personal details | |
Born | Regensburg, Gau Bayreuth, Germany | 1 September 1943
Died | 20 June 2024 | (aged 80)
Known for | Chairman of Euro-Sportring |
Gerhard Aigner (1 September 1943 – 20 June 2024) was a German football executive. Formerly a referee, [1] Aigner became General Secretary of UEFA on 22 September 1989. [2] The position of the General Secretary was renamed to Chief Executive on 3 March 1999. He retired from the post in November 2003. [3]
Beginning in 2006, Aigner was a board member of Euro-Sportring and in 2010 he became the chairman. Euro-Sportring is a non-profit foundation that organizes international sports tournaments in Europe, particularly for youth teams of amateur clubs. [4]
Aigner was an honorary member of UEFA. [5] He died on 20 June 2024, at the age of 80. [6] [7]