La Liga side Real Betis has hired FRANCISCO ESTEPA as its judicial administrator. Estepa replaces JOSÉ ANTONIO BOSCH, who was released from the position in early January (MARCA, 1/23). ... Former Jaguar UK Managing Dir GEOFF COUSINS "has joined sports and automotive specialist Performance Communications as a non-executive director." Cousins "also served as global sponsorships and brand partners director at Jaguar and previously held a CFO role at Premier Automotive Group North America" (THE DRUM, 1/20). ... New Zealand Football Chair FRANK VAN HATTUM "has quit." After almost six years as the head of Kiwi football, van Hattum has cited "increased commitments in his day job" working for a major global oil company as the reason for resigning (FAIRFAX NZ NEWS, 1/23). ... Iran side Persepolis appointed ALI PARVIN as acting president of the club on Wednesday. MOHAMMAD ROUYANIAN "stepped down as Persepolis general manager on Tuesday due to financial concerns" (TEHRAN TIMES, 1/22).
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