Victor Montagliani
Victor Montagliani | |
|---|---|
| Canada Soccer Association President | |
| Assumed office 5 May 2012[1] | |
| Preceded by | Dominic Maestracci |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 12, 1965 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | Simon Fraser University |
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Victor Montagliani is a Canadian businessman and soccer executive.
He is a former player of amateur soccer club side Columbus F.C.[2] In his professional career, he was a manager at Hogan & Cox Insurance Adjusters in Maple Ridge before being transferred to Vancouver in 2003.[3] He attended Simon Fraser University.[4]
He was the president of the British Columbia Soccer Association in 2005.[5] During his time at BC SA, he was supportive of Sikh players wearing a patka should they want to, after a match official has told a 17 year old player to remove it or leave the game.[6]
He was voted in as president of the Canada Soccer Association in May 2012.[7] In February 2016, he announced his intention to become the President of CONCACAF.[8]
References
- ^ "Montagliani elected Canadian Soccer Association President". Canada Soccer Association. 6 May 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
- ^ "Columbus to seek society status". Whitecaps.com (via Burnaby Now). 4 July 2009. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ^ "Insurance West" (pdf). Winter 2003.
- ^ "Victor Montagliani's passion for soccer drives his bid to make Canada a global player". The Province. 26 June 2015.
- ^ "Waterfront Soccer Stadium set to go says Lenarduzzi". Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog. October 2005.
- ^ "Turban allowed on soccer field". Tribune. 10 September 2005.
- ^ "New president of Canada Soccer Montagliani intent on lifting profile". Tribal Football. 9 May 2015.
- ^ "Victor Montagliani, Canada Soccer boss, to run for CONCACAF presidency". CBC. 8 February 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2016.