Houston Dynamo Football Club today announced the appointment of Nicolò Zini as Chief Revenue Officer, a key addition to the Club's executive leadership team as it continues its trajectory toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup and beyond. A seasoned sports business executive with extensive global experience, Zini brings a proven record of driving revenue growth, building world-class partnerships, and leading high-performing teams including FC Barcelona, Inter Miami CF, and the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee. In his new role, Zini will oversee all revenue-generating initiatives across the Dynamo and Dash, including partnerships, ticketing, premium hospitality, and third-party event booking. His leadership will be instrumental in expanding the Club's commercial footprint, while positioning Shell Energy Stadium as a premier destination for live sports and entertainment. Zini joins Houston after serving as Vice President of Commercial Development for the Miami Host Committee of the FIFA World Cup 2026, where he led supporter and donor strategy, premium hospitality sales, and activations for global partners. Previously, as Vice President of Partnerships for Inter Miami CF, he helped the club secure multi-million-dollar sponsorships, naming rights, and front-of-jersey deals during a pivotal stage of its growth, beginning two years prior to the arrival of Lionel Messi. A native of Milan, Italy, Zini is fluent in Italian, Spanish, and English, and holds degrees from Warner University (Sports Management) and New York University (Master's in Sport Business).
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Houston Dynamo Appoints Nicolò Zini as Chief Revenue Officer
Houston Dynamo Football Club appoints Nicolò Zini as Chief Revenue Officer, a key addition to the Club's executive leadership team.
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