Anthony Malandra

Venue Director @FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States

Seattle, WA, US

Establish constructive communication channels between FIFA, local authorities, and stakeholders.Integrate all relevant operational and overlay plans into effective venue plans.Assess and validate FWC26 event requirements to the reality of the venues.Supervise all FIFA Official Sites within the venue and facilitate discussions with relevant internal and external stakeholders.Coordination of policies, requirements, and planning with FIFA26, FIFA, Host Country and site authorities of official sites.Integrate all relevant functional areas operational plans for FWC26 for official sites.Contribution to workshops, seminars, and meetings.Contribution to project management and knowledge management initiatives including event debriefs, and knowledge capture and documentation activities.Coordination, planning and delivery of official and non-official test events.Supervise and support stadium renovation and construction projects, assuring FIFA requirements are met.Coordinate with all stakeholders (i.e, Host Country public authorities, public transport, police, emergency services and site authorities) to ensure the smooth running of each FIFA Official Site.Plan, manage and implement a good quality and cost-efficient on-site support for all relevant internal departments as well as other stakeholders (i.e. sponsors, service providers, etc.).Organize and lead Stadium Inspection Tours.Full support to functional areas on site visits and activities. Management of a stadium during event time.

University of Colorado

Bachelor of Science in Business Adminsitration, Finance & Economics

University of Colorado

Masters of Business Administration, Sports & Entertainment Management