The leadership of the Italian football club Associazione Sportiva Roma shifted to Rosella Sensi on 28 August 2008, following the death of her father, Franco Sensi, ten days earlier. As the chairperson of the board of directors, she became only the second woman in the history of the club to hold the top administrative office.
Professional Background and Education
Born in Rome in 1971, Rosella Sensi holds citizenship in Italy. Her academic training concluded at the Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli, commonly referred to as Luiss University. Her professional career encompasses roles as an entrepreneur, politician, and businessperson, largely defined by her involvement in professional sports management.
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Prior to her appointment as chairperson of A.S. Roma, Sensi held the position of CEO, known in Italian as amministratore delegato. Her tenure as chairperson occurred during a period where she stood as one of only two women leading clubs in Serie A, Italy's premier professional football league, alongside Francesca Menarini of Bologna F.C. 1909. In 2006, she secured election to the board of Lega Calcio, serving as vice-chairperson. By 2010, she attained the role of first vice-chairperson for the newly established Lega Serie A.
Divestment of A.S. Roma
The financial state of her family company, Compagnia Italpetroli, necessitated significant restructuring involving UniCredit. On 8 July 2010, Sensi reached an agreement to sell A.S. Roma to address accumulated debts. While the bank sought an external buyer, she maintained her duties as chairperson. On 31 March 2011, she resigned from her post as a consortium led by Thomas DiBenedetto finalized a takeover arrangement. The transaction concluded on 16 April 2011 for a value of 70.3 million euros, transferring Roma 2000 S.r.l. into the NEEP Roma Holding joint venture.
Fast facts
- Born: 1971, Rome, Italy
- Education: Luiss University
- Role: Chairperson, A.S. Roma (2008-2011)
- Professional fields: Businessperson, politician, entrepreneur
- Daughter: Livia, born 31 March 2009
- Sale completion date: 16 April 2011
- Sale value: 70.3 million euros
Questions readers ask
What position did Rosella Sensi hold at A.S. Roma?
She served as both the CEO and the chairperson of the board of directors.
Why was A.S. Roma sold in 2011?
The sale was driven by the debts of the Sensi family company, Compagnia Italpetroli, to UniCredit.
Achievements
- Educated at Luiss University
