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Axel Hellmann named CEO of Eintracht Frankfurt amid leadership changes

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Eintracht Frankfurt has appointed Axel Hellmann as its new CEO and interim board member for sport, following Markus Krösche's departure at his own request. Hellmann, who has been with the club since 2001, will oversee strategic, financial, and organizational development. The supervisory board granted Krösche’s request to step down immediately but amended his contract to continue until June 2028. Eintracht Frankfurt currently stands in 11th place in the Bundesliga.

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Axel Hellmann was appointed CEO of Eintracht Frankfurt on October 18, 2026, following leadership changes at the German football club. Markus Krösche stepped down from his role as board member for sport at his own request, and Hellmann will temporarily take over this position in addition to becoming CEO. Hellmann has been with Eintracht Frankfurt since 2001, contributing significantly to the club's strategic, financial, and organizational growth over 25 years. The supervisory board emphasized continuity and strengthened leadership structure at the top of the club with Hellmann’s appointment. Eintracht Frankfurt is currently in 11th place in the Bundesliga standings.

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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt has appointed former board spokesman Axel Hellmann as its CEO. asserted

Frankfurt → appoint → CEO

The German club said Hellmann will also take on the role of board member for sport on an interim basis following the departure of Markus Krösche at his “own request.” asserted

Hellmann → say → request

“With his appointment as CEO, the supervisory board is counting on continuity while, at the same time, strengthening the leadership structure at the top of the club,” Eintracht Frankfurt said. asserted

Frankfurt → count → club

Hellmann has worked for Eintracht Frankfurt since 2001 in various functions, playing a pivotal role in the strategic, financial and organizational development of the club over 25 years, the club said. asserted

club → work → years

The supervisory board earlier Sunday granted Krösche request to step down from his role with immediate effect. asserted

board → grant → effect

Krösche had asked Mathias Beck, chairman of the supervisory board, “to relieve him of his duties as board member for sport with immediate effect,” the club said. asserted

club → ask → effect

It added that Krösche’s contract through June 2028 will continue under amended terms. asserted

contract → add → terms

Axel Hellmann named CEO of Eintracht Frankfurt amid leadership changes

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