Bernd Wahler
Bernd Otto Wahler (born 24 May 1958 in Schnait) is a German businessman. He was president of VfB Stuttgart between 22 July 2013 and 15 May 2016, his resignation due to Stuttgart's relegation to 2. Bundesliga in 2015-16 season.
He played as a football player for the under-15-team and the under-17-team of VfB Stuttgart. Bernd Wahler joined Adidas in 1987. In 1997, he became managing director of . From 1998 to 2000 Wahler was CEO of Bally Shoe. In 2000 Nike, Inc. hired him as General Manager Germany.[1] He returned to Adidas as Chief Marketing Officer in 2007.
On 2 July 2013 Bernd Wahler was presented by the supervisory board of VfB Stuttgart as their candidate for the election of the new president of the club.[2] Wahler was elected on 22 July 2013 by 97,4% of the votes cast.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Bernd Wahler neuer GM von Nike Deutschland" [Bernd Wahler new GM of Nike Germany] (in German). New Business Verlag. 17 August 2000. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ^ "Board name presidential candidate". VfB Stuttgart. 2 July 2013. Archived from the original on 2014-07-02. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ^ "Bernd Wahler is VfB President". VfB Stuttgart. 22 July 2013. Archived from the original on 2014-07-02. Retrieved 22 July 2013.
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