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General manager Menno Geelen leaves Ajax after 17 years

Menno Geelen will step down as general director of Ajax on April 1 after a 17-year career with the club. The early announcement aims to allow the team sufficient time to find a successor while acknowledging Geelen's long-standing contributions to the organization.

Menno Geelen has announced his departure as the general director of the Amsterdam-based football club Ajax, effective April 1. His exit concludes a tenure that spans 17 years, during which he held various roles including account manager, commercial director, and member of the statutory board. Geelen expressed that after more than sixteen years, it is the right time for him to pursue a new chapter in his career.

Lesley Bamberger, chairman of the supervisory board, praised Geelen for his loyalty and his efforts in navigating the club through challenging periods. The early announcement is intended to provide the organization with sufficient time to identify and recruit a suitable successor. Geelen has expressed gratitude for his time at the club, while the leadership transitions focus on maintaining Ajax's future development and stability.

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