The FIA has announced two new appointments following the departures of a pair of senior figures earlier this month.
The governing body of motorsport has appointed Alberto Villarreal as general manager and Alessandra Malhame as senior human resources director.
Villarreal joins the FIA having previously worked for tyre manufacturer Goodyear. He will take charge of its operational and financial performance, and report to president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and senate president Carmelo Sanz de Barros.
Malhame, who will oversee the FIA’s HR operation, has previously worked for American pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb and technology firm Honeywell.
“With Alberto’s vast leadership experience, I am confident he will drive sustainability in our financial performance, governance and operations and deliver value for our members,” said Ben Sulayem. “Alessandra brings a wealth of HR expertise to the federation. I am confident she will ensure the development of our most precious commodity – our people.”
The governing body lost two senior figures earlier this month. Its director of communications, Luke Skipper, and secretary general of mobility, Jacob Bangsgaard, both left their roles. Both joined the organisation within the last two years: Skipper in 2022, Bangsgaard in 2023.
The FIA said its two new hires “mark a milestone in the FIA’s evolution which places greater emphasis on robust governance and financial performance and a sharper focus on people, strategies and culture for sustained success.”
It was previously hit by other prominent departures relating to its management of motorsports including Formula 1. Sporting director Steve Nielsen and single-seater technical director Tim Goss left in December last year.
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