Evelina Maria Augusta Christillin (French pronunciation: [kʁistilɛ̃]; born 27 November 1955) is an Italian sports manager.[2] She has been a member of the FIFA Council since 14 September 2016.[3]
Evelina Christillin | |
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 Christillin in 2023 | |
| Born | Evelina Maria Augusta Christillin 27 November 1955[1] Turin, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Education | University of Turin |
| Occupation(s) | Member, FIFA Council |
| Spouse | Gabriele Galateri di Genola |
Biography
editChristillin was born in Turin to Emilio. The Christillin family is Walser and originated at Issime, in the Aosta Valley. Among other activities, she was chosen as Executive President of the 2006 Winter Olympics Bid Committee in 1998, and helped organize the Winter Olympics in Turin in 2006.[2][4]
In 2015, she was member of the Organizing Committee for the Expo 2015 in Milan, Italy.[5] Christillin is married to Gabriele Galateri di Genola, the President of Assicurazioni Generali.[6]
References
edit- ^ FIFA.com. "FIFA Council Members". www.fifa.com. Archived from the original on July 20, 2020. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
- ^ a b "EVELINA CHRISTILLIN" (PDF). gruppocariage. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
- ^ "Europe's FIFA representative, Evelina Christillin speaks to gender equality". Excelle Sports. 15 September 2016. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
- ^ "A Welsh international footballer turned academic is bidding to join the ruling council of Fifa". WalesOnline. 26 August 2016. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
- ^ "Evelina Christillin. Expo Milano 2015 is the proof that Italy can work on a global level". Expo 2015. 8 July 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
- ^ "Change of presidency at Italy's national tourism agency ENIT". TourismExecutives. 24 June 2015. Archived from the original on 26 November 2016. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
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