Tether Joins Juventus Board of Directors
Tether, the issuer of USDT stablecoin, secured its first seat on the Board of Directors of Juventus FC. The announcement came during the club’s annual general meeting on November 7, 2025. This marks Tether’s entry into the governance of a major European football club.
Francesco Garino, an orthodontist and Juventus fan, was elected as Tether’s representative. The company became the club’s second-largest shareholder with over a 10% stake. This gives Tether a direct voice in the club’s financial and technological decisions.
The Appointment of Francesco Garino
- Francesco Garino is Juventus enthusiast and Tether’s board nominee.
- Zachary Lyons, Tether’s Deputy Chief Investment Officer, was also nominated.
- Garino’s election was supported by minority shareholders, breaking a century-long hold by Exor N.V., the Agnelli family’s investment arm.
Tether’s Vision: Make Juventus Great Again
Tether launched the “Make Juventus Great Again” (MJGA) campaign to modernize the club. The plan focuses on improving corporate governance and transparency.
Tether also aims to introduce Web3 technologies, digital payments, fan tokens, and NFTs. These innovations seek to enhance fan engagement and create new revenue sources for Juventus.
By combining digital assets expertise and global media strategies, Tether plans to transform the club’s operations and bring it into the digital age.
