Executive Transactions: Christian Seifert Appointed World Leagues Forum Chair

Bundesliga CEO CHRISTIAN SEIFERT was appointed the new chair of the World Leagues Forum at the organization's annual meeting in Mexico City. He replaces RICHARD SCUDAMORE (INSIDE WORLD FOOTBALL, 12/5). ... South African racecourse owner and betting operator Phumelela Gaming & Leisure confirmed the resignation of Sports Betting Exec Dir VEE MOODLEY. He left the company with immediate effect to return to the National Horseracing Authority, formerly the Jockey Club of Southern Africa, to take up the position of CEO (GAMING INTELLIGENCE, 12/5).

COACHES/MANAGERS: Former RB Leipzig Manager RALPH HASENHUTTL was appointed EPL side Southampton's manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal. Hasenhuttl, 51, has been "out of work" since leaving Leipzig in May, ending a two-year spell at the club (BBC, 12/5). ... CSKA Sofia hired European Cup-winning coach LJUPKO PETROVIC as a consultant. Petrovic, who led Red Star Belgrade to the European Cup in '91, will assist coach NESTOR EL MAESTRO (REUTERS, 12/5).