EFDN partners with EPFL for specifically designed programme for Leagues and FA’s
EFDN has reached a partnership with the Association of European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL) to organise a specifically designed programme for leagues and FA’s at the 10th EFDN Conference in Paris.
Community and social responsibility is becoming increasingly important and valuable in European Football.
We have seen a growing number of national football associations and leagues launch initiatives and activities to promote a stronger society.
Leagues and football associations play a critical role in the motivation, inspiration and guidance of national professional and grassroots clubs with the development and implementation of their community and social responsibility strategy and activities.
It is therefore a necessity for leagues and football associations to stay engaged and to work in cooperation with other organisations and stakeholders in order to remain at the forefront of development within CSR.
For the 10th EFDN Conference, EFDN in cooperation with the EPFL has specifically designed sessions that willl provide leagues and FA’s with in-depth information on challenges and opportunities in CSR in football.
EPFL – The Association of European Professional Football Leagues
Alberto Colombo will be present at the 10th EFDN Conference to represent the EPFL. Alberto Colombo is the Deputy General Secretary of the Association of European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL). He is responsible for managing the operational dimension of the EPFL Administration.
More specifically, the EPFL Deputy General Secretary manages and overseas the following areas: Member Services; Engagement and relations with the EU Institutions, IPR Matters, Communications, also acting as Communication Director and Spokesperson of the EPFL; Integrity Matters; Stadia, Safety & Security Matters and CSR Matters.
Alberto has 15 years’ experience in the sports industry having worked in the past for the Olympic Games, Winter IFs and the America’s Cup of Sail. He is fluent in 5 languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French and Portuguese. He holds a University Degrees in Business Administration (graduate) and Sports Management (post-graduate).
Representing more than 900 clubs in 25 countries across Europe
The Association of European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL) gathers 32 professional football leagues representing more than 900 clubs in 25 countries across Europe. EPFL’s main goal is to protect and enhance competitive balance in European league competitions. It is in best interest for all domestic leagues, national associations and the majority of the European clubs to strengthen the competitive balance in the world of football – for the good of the game, the players, the fans and the clubs themselves.
Therefore the Association of European Professional Football Leagues cooperates with competition organisers at domestic level and professional football club employers at European level to defend and enhance the healthy competition in the world of European football. EPFL also cooperates with the football governing bodies FIFA and UEFA and authorities across Europe to create an active dialogue, including other relevant stakeholders in football.
The European Leagues and clubs, as well as EFDN, are very active in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility and plan and organise numerous Community development programmes all across Europe through Foundations, Trusts and CSR dedicated departments.
We are looking forward to welcoming Alberto Colombo and a variety of leagues and FA’s from across Europe at the 10th EFDN Conference.
