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He is the UEFA Director of Sustainability since January 2021. He was UEFA vice president and UEFA executive committee member from May 2017 to October 2020 and Italian FA chief executive officer from 12 September 2014 to December 2018. Author of seven books (the last one \u201cSoldi Vs Idee\u201d- 2023), UEFA Sustainability Strategy 2030 and several economic publications. The Financial Times considered him as “one of Europe’s most powerful football executives” and l’Equipe gave him the nick name of “jeune loop”.[1]Graduate at University of Bologna, over the last 30 years Uva has performed several roles in several sports organisations: Italian Olympic Committee, professional football – clubs, Football association and Serie A League – basketball and volleyball.[2]Table of ContentsVolleyball[edit][edit]Basketball[edit]Italian Football Association and Italian Olympic Committee[edit]UEFA[edit]Lecturing and publications[edit]Personal life[edit]References[edit]Volleyball[edit]In 1985, Uva made his first steps in professional sport becoming the Head of the Youth Sector at Zinella Volley Bologna, a team he previously played for.[3]He then became team manager of Sisley Treviso, part of the Benetton Group, before moving – in 1992 – becoming CEO of women’s volleyball professional club PVF Matera\u00a0[it].[4] During his four-year term, the Club enjoyed a highly successful run winning two Champions Leagues, a European Supercup, three Italian Leagues and three Italian Cups.[4] In 1996, he was nominated President of the Italian Women’s Volleyball League.[4][edit] (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4In the summer of 1996, Uva took his first managerial role in football as he was appointed CEO of Parma AC Football Club.[5] Under his guidance, the club won a UEFA Cup, an Italian Cup and an Italian Supercup, being twice runners-up in the Italian Serie A. His first manager in Parma was Carlo Ancelotti[5]In 2001, Uva moved to S.S. Lazio becoming the club’s CEO and vice-president. His experience at Lazio ended swiftly with Uva growing restless with President Sergio Cragnotti and leaving his post in November 2002.[6]In 2004, after a consultancy role for US football club New York MetroStars,[7] he became Director of the Italian branch and international consultant of SPORT + MARKT AG, a German sport consultancy company based in Cologne.[7]Basketball[edit]In 2006, Uva joined basketball club Lottomatica Virtus Roma as CEO[8] reaching the Serie A Scudetto Finals and the Euroleague Top-16 on both occasions. He departed from the club at the expiration of his 2-year contract.[9] (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4Italian Football Association and Italian Olympic Committee[edit]In 2009, Uva returned to football joining FIGC (Italian Football Association), initially as a Project Manager for the UEFA EURO 2016 Bid[10] and then as Chief Development Officer. The department he established covered the following areas: Social Responsibility, Research, Fundraising, Management Development, Stadiums\u2019 Safety and Security, International Partnerships, Cultural Promotion and Special Projects.[11]During his first spell at FIGC, Uva started his collaboration with UEFA (Uefa Delegate, Stadia Management Expert, member of the working group on \u201cNA financial benchmarking tool\u201d) and FIFA (Instructor and Match Officer).[12]In 2013, Uva was appointed as CEO of Italian Olympic Committee CONI SpA the operative company managing all Italian National Olympic Committee’s assets, activities and administrative tasks, including the Human Resources.[13] He was in charge with the Italian team expedition at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.[14]Uva was strongly linked to AC Milan following a turnover at the club;[15] these rumours were initially dismissed by the head of the Italian National Olympic Committee, Giovanni Malag\u00f2.[16] Uva subsequently confirmed that he had been on the verge of joining the club.[17] (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4Uva eventually left CONI in September 2014, returning to FIGC as chief executive officer.[18] He led the Federation under the turbulent days following Italy’s World Cup qualifier elimination against Sweden and the resignation of President Carlo Tavecchio[19] and has been confirmed in his role by Giovanni Malag\u00f2 following the Federation’s commissionership by CONI.[20]In the summer 2018, following AC Milan’s change of ownership, with the American investment fund Elliott taking over Chinese investor Li Yonghong, Uva was once again linked to the club.[21] Uva emerged as a candidate for the CEO.[22] As reported by Sky, despite being honoured by this offer, Uva turned down the position in order to continue his mandate as FIGC chief executive officer and UEFA vice-president.[23] During a personal interview with UEFA Direct Magazine, Uva had previously revealed to be an admirer of Arrigo Sacchi’s Milan side.[24]UEFA[edit]On 5 April 2017, Uva was elected to the UEFA Executive Committee after the European confederation’s 41st Ordinary Congress. He polled 46 votes from 55.[25] In September of the same year, Uva became UEFA vice-president.[2] He replaced the former president of the Spanish Football Federation, \u00c1ngel Mar\u00eda Villar Llona.[26]He held the following roles at UEFA:[2]UEFA Executive Committee (vice-president)Club Licensing Committee (chairman)Women’s Football Committee (deputy chairman)Finance Committee (member)Professional Football Strategic Council (member)Club Competition SA (board member)UEFA Strategic Steering CommitteeNational Team Committee (deputy chairman)Lecturing and publications[edit]Uva lectures at numerous universities and master courses in Europe.[2]He has published the following books on sports and football industries[27]La ripartenza, 2010, Ed. AREL – Il Mulino. Authors: M. Uva & G. TeotinoViaggio nello sport italiano, Ed. ESF – 2011 Authors: M. Uva & M. VitaleIl calcio ai tempi dello spread, 2012, Ed. AREL – Il Mulino. Authors: M. Uva, G. Teotino with the collaboration of N. DonnaViaggio nello sport italiano, Ed. ICS – 2013 . Authors: M. Uva & M. VitaleIl Calcio Conta, 2014. Ed. Rai ERI e BUR. Authors: M. Uva, N. Donna & G. TeotinoCampionesse. Storie vincenti del calcio femminile, 2018. Ed. GIUNTI. Authors: M. Uva & M. GasparriSoldi Vs Idee. Come cambia il calcio fuori dal campo, 2023. Ed, MondadoriAWARDS\u201cStella di bronzo\u201d Italian Olympic Committee \u2013 2015“Riconoscimento Speciale” Maestrelli trophy – 2015Price USSI – 2016\u201cMaurizio Maestrelli\u201d \u2013 2016Title of Commendator of the Republic of San Marino – 2018″Personal life[edit]Uva is married to TV presenter Valentina Arrigo and has one son, Gabriele, who enjoys football as well.References[edit]^ “Figc: Michele Uva nuovo dg”. www.lagazzettadelmezzogiorno.it. Retrieved 2019-04-22.^ a b c d UEFA.com. “Michele Uva”. UEFA.com.^ https:\/\/www.pressreader.com\/italy\/corriere-dello-sport-stadio-bologna\/20151117\/281530814919361 \u2013 via PressReader. ^ a b c Muzzioli, Luca (6 April 2017). “Dirigenti: Uva ex presidente Legadonne… Osannato in UEFA – Volleyball.it”.^ a b “AMARCORD di Alessandro Dondi \/ MICHELE UVA E LA RIVOLUZIONE DEL DOPO SCALA – Stadio Ennio Tardini Parma”. 19 September 2014.^ online, Il Sole 24 ORE – Redazione. “Il Sole 24 ORE Finanza e Mercati: notizie sui mercati finanziari”. www.ilsole24ore.com.^ a b “Michele Uva”. www.spaziomilan.it.^ “Michele Uva nuovo Direttore Generale della Virtus Roma”. LEGABASKET SERIE A.^ “Michele Uva lascia la Virtus Roma. Toti: “Un manager capace al quale ci lega stima umana e professionale”“. LEGABASKET SERIE A.^ “EURO 2016: Primo Incontro a Roma Tra Uefa e Figc Su Stadi e Sicurezza” [EURO 2016: First Meeting in Rome Between Uefa and Figc on Stadiums and Security]. figc.it (in Italian). 2009-09-11. Archived from the original on 2009-09-15.^ “Chimenti Presidente Della Coni Servizi, Michele Uva Direttore Generale” [Chimenti President of Coni Servizi, Michele Uva General Manager]. figc.it (in Italian). 2013-05-15. Archived from the original on 2013-08-09.^ “Autori Aracne editrice – Michele Uva”. www.aracneeditrice.it.^ “CONI SERVIZI: presentato il nuovo organigramma della Societ\u00e0”.^ “Sochi, la Gazzetta entra a Casa Italia: tra cantieri, optional e sobriet\u00e0”.^ “Dal Basket al Calcio: Michele Uva, ex Virtus Roma, nuovo AD del Milan calcio? – basketnet.it”. 10 November 2013.^ “Michele Uva al Milan: Malag\u00f2 smentisce – Calcio”.^ “Uva: “Sono stato vicinissimo al Milan, poi per\u00f2…” – Video Gazzetta.it”. La Gazzetta dello Sport – Tutto il rosa della vita.^ “Figc, Tavecchio: “Apriamo stagione di riforme”. Michele Uva nuovo dg”.^ “Subscribe to read”. Financial Times. ^ “Figc, Malag\u00f2: Commissario sar\u00e0 Fabbricini, poi Angelo Clarizia e Billy Costacurta – Video Gazzetta.it”. La Gazzetta dello Sport – Tutto il rosa della vita.^ “AC Milan look to the future under new American ownership – MARCA in English”. MARCA in English. Retrieved 2018-07-25.^ “Sky – Uva, niente Milan: preferisce restare in Figc e alla Uefa”. Pianeta Milan (in Italian). 2018-07-22. Retrieved 2018-07-25.^ “Milan, Michele Uva non accetta la proposta rossonera | Video Sky – Sky Sport HD”. video.sky.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2018-07-25.^ UEFA.com. “EURO’s 60th anniversary \u2013 UEFA Direct 179 out now”. UEFA.com. Retrieved 2018-07-25.^ Piksel.com. “Figc – News – Uva elected to UEFA Executive Committee”. FIGC – Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio.^ UEFA.com. “Madrid to host UEFA Champions League final in 2019”. UEFA.com.^ “Uva Michele Libri: Libri di Michele Uva” [Grapes Michele Libri: Books by Michele Uva]. unilibro.it. 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