{"id":51817,"date":"2023-09-12T08:12:26","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T06:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/rugby\/world-football-summit-appoints-apo-group-founder-and-chairman-nicolas-pompigne-mognard-to-its-advisory-board\/"},"modified":"2023-09-12T08:12:26","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T06:12:26","slug":"world-football-summit-appoints-apo-group-founder-and-chairman-nicolas-pompigne-mognard-to-its-advisory-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/rugby\/world-football-summit-appoints-apo-group-founder-and-chairman-nicolas-pompigne-mognard-to-its-advisory-board\/","title":{"rendered":"World Football Summit appoints APO Group Founder and Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard to its Advisory Board"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"press-body-in\">\n                            <span><br \/>\n                                                            MADRID, Spain, September 12, 2023\/APO Group\/ &#8212;<br \/>\n                                                        <\/span><\/p>\n<p>World Football Summit (WFS) <span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">(<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.worldfootballsummit.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">www.WorldFootballSummit.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">, the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">biggest international events programme dedicated to the football industry,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"> is delighted to announce the appointment of APO Group Founder and <\/span>Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard to its Advisory Board.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Franco-Gabonese entrepreneur Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pompigne-mognard.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">www.Pompigne-Mognard.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">) brings a wealth of experience in Public Relations, as well as a vast network of prominent connections that will help WFS create new business opportunities in Africa and around the world.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>World Football Summit is the biggest <span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">platform<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"> dedicated to the football industry. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"cf01\">Since its <\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"cf01\">inception<\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"cf01\"> in 2016, WFS has successfully attracted over 22,000 attendees across 1<\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"cf01\">7<\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"cf01\"> events and has built a global community of <\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"cf01\">9<\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"cf01\">0<\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"cf01\">,<\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"cf01\">000+ sports industry executives throughout its platforms. Top names in the industry, including Gianni Infantino, Fatma Samoura, Ronaldo Nazario, Peter Moore, <\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"cf01\">and<\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"cf01\"> Cindy Cone have <\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"cf01\">participated<\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"cf01\">, <\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"cf01\">showcasing<\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"cf01\"> the event&#8217;s significance in the global football landscape.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Its Advisory Board will enable WFS to be incisive and relevant in its content, maximize existing opportunities in the sector and strengthen the WFS platform through high-value management and networking.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Other members of the WFS Advisory Board include \u00d3scar Mayo Pardo, CEO of LaLiga, Ornella Desir\u00e9e Bellia, Director of Professional Football Relations and Development of FIFA, or I\u00f1igo Riestra, Secretary General of the Mexican Football Federation.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Nicolas\u2019s appointment to the WFS Advisory Board reflects his unique position within the African sport, business, and media communities. APO Group (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.apo-opa.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">www.APO-opa.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">), the company Nicolas founded in 2007, is the leading Pan-African Communications consultancy and press release distribution service, counting among its clients some of the biggest <\/span>multinational companies, public institutions and sporting organizations operating in Africa, including the likes of FIFA, Nestl\u00e9, and Afreximbank.<\/p>\n<p>Nicolas sits on several Advisory Boards, Task Forces, and International Committees, imparting his knowledge and expertise to diverse organizations. These include the Senior Advisory Board of the <span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Canada-Africa Chamber of Business<\/span> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3KnBFQM\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3KnBFQM<\/a>), \u00a0and the Advisory Boards of the <span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa<\/span> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/43rH0PR\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/43rH0PR<\/a>), \u00a0the <span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">African Energy Chamber<\/span> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3KyaVgL\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3KyaVgL<\/a>), the <span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF)<\/span> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/43q9LfO\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/43q9LfO<\/a>), the <span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">EurAfrican Forum<\/span> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3ME9P5S\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3ME9P5S<\/a>), the Task Force for the <span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">FIFA \u2013 CAF Infrastructure Development Project<\/span> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/43t4vYG\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/43t4vYG<\/a>), and the International Committee of the <span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)<\/span>\u202f<span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}'>(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3EyQLSj\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3EyQLSj<\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Nicolas is also a Special Advisor to the President of Rugby Africa, the governing body of Rugby in Africa (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3PCSxaN\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3PCSxaN<\/a>). In this role, Nicolas <span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">represents<\/span> the President, Herbert Mensah, in meetings and negotiations with various stakeholders, including governments, presidencies, and other entities across Africa and around the world. \u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Nicolas and APO Group have brought their passion for both elite sport and grass roots development into a variety of partnerships with prominent sporting organizations.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As well as being the Official Public Relations Partner of Rugby Africa, APO Group is also the Pan-African Public Relations agency of FIFA, the NBA, and the Basketball Africa League, and the Strategic Partner of the Olympic Movement in Africa (ANOCA). It is the Official Partner of many other prominent sporting organizations including iconic French football club Olympique de Marseille (OM) and the International Sports Press Association (AIPS).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is a pleasure to invite Nicolas to join our Advisory Board,\u201d <span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">said <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Jan <\/span><span data:image=\"\">Alessie<\/span>, Co-Founder and Director of World Football Summit. \u201cAfrica is a key market for us as we look to create new business opportunities in areas where the football industry is growing fast. Nicolas has unrivalled knowledge and experience within business, media, and sport, so he is the perfect fit for us.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe potential of the football industry in Africa is huge, and it is only going to keep on growing,\u201d said <span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder and <\/span>Chairman of APO Group. \u201cThe work WFS does to bring people together, discuss new ideas, and create opportunities for investment is vital if we are going to make good on that potential. 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