Prolonged Bid for BVB Presidency: Watzke Steps Forward as Candidate
In the world of football, Borussia Dortmund (BVB) is gearing up for an exciting election as two contenders, Hans-Joachim Watzke and Reinhold Lunow, prepare to face off for the presidency of the renowned German club.
Hans-Joachim Watzke, aged 66, has been the operational leader of BVB for over two decades since 2005. Having served as the CEO of the publicly listed company, Watzke announced his candidacy for president at the next general assembly, following the unexpected decision of Lunow to seek re-election. Watzke plans to step down as CEO before the assembly and take on the presidency, viewing it as an honour to continue supporting the club in this important role. His candidacy is backed by the club's Economic Council and Council of Elders.
On the other hand, Reinhold Lunow, 72 years old, is the current president of BVB. Despite earlier signals not to run again, Lunow surprisingly declared his intention to maintain his candidacy. This unexpected move prompted Watzke to announce his run.
The key difference between them lies in their roles and approaches. Watzke, with his operational management experience and leadership as CEO, intends to shift from his current position to the presidency, while Lunow represents continuity under his presidency as the incumbent office holder.
The election promises to be a contest primarily between Watzke's CEO-driven experience and Lunow's incumbency as president, with internal club structures potentially influencing the final nomination and election process. Watzke has shown a willingness to withdraw his candidacy if the club's electoral committee officially nominates Lunow, aiming to avoid a contested election if possible.
The race between Watzke and Lunow has its roots in a disagreement over a sponsorship deal with Rheinmetall, an arms manufacturer. This disagreement has led to a power struggle for the presidency of Borussia Dortmund that has been ongoing since the end of May.
As the election campaign unfolds, both candidates and their teams look forward to a fair and respectful debate in the coming weeks. The outcome of this election will shape the future of Borussia Dortmund, and the fans eagerly await the results.
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