Steven Martens

Technical Director

Steven Martens is an experienced sports executive with a robust background in football and tennis. Currently serving as Technical Director at FIFA since May 2017, Martens previously held the position of Chief Commercial and Operations Officer at double pass from September 2015 to April 2017, where responsibilities included developing strategic initiatives and leading a specialized team. As CEO of the Royal Belgian Football Association from May 2011 to February 2015, Martens successfully transformed the organization into a customer-focused entity. Prior roles also include Sports Director at the Lawn Tennis Association and Technical Director at the Belgian Tennis Association, where Martens contributed to significant growth and development, particularly during a peak period for Belgian tennis. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Classical and Ancient Studies from KU Leuven and a Toptrainer degree in Tennis from VTS BLOSO.

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