François Manardo

François Manardo has extensive work experience in the field of sports media and communications. François has worked as a Radio Consultant in Football at RTL since 2021. Prior to that, they served as a Venue Media Manager at UEFA from 2015, where they were responsible for logistics and overall supervision of media operations for various football clubs and associations. François also worked as a Special School Teacher at both MBA ESG and Pôle Paris Alternance (PPA) since 2021 and 2016 respectively.

Before joining RTL, François worked as a TV/Radio Consultant in Football at RMC SPORT from 2015 to 2020. François also served as a Media Officer at FIFA from 2002 to 2014, where they managed logistics for press and collaborated with players and coaches during World Cups. In addition, they held the position of Head of Press Office at FFF - Fédération Française de Football from 2007 to 2013, where they were responsible for the PR strategy and supervision of media operations.

François Manardo also has experience in the publishing industry, serving as a Chief Editor for a soccer magazine at Panini France S.A. from 2004 to 2006. François started their career as a Media Officer at FFF - Fédération Française de Football in 2003, where they worked during the Confederations Cup.

Overall, François has gained a wide range of skills and expertise in sports media, communications, event management, and education throughout their career.

François MANARDO attended Université Côte d'Azur from 1990 to 1993, where they pursued a 3rd degree in the "Communication department" at the University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis. François'sfield of study was focused on Communication & Media.