Steffi Jones appointed to FC Schalke 04 supervisory board

Steffi Jones has been co-opted onto the FC Schalke 04 supervisory board for a term of two years. The former Germany international and national team coach succeeds Youri Mulder, who has taken up the role of director of professional football at the club. Jones becomes the first woman ever to hold a seat on Schalke’s supervisory board. Her co-optation has already been formally approved by the electoral committee, in accordance with the club statutes.

Steffi Jones appointed to FC Schalke 04 supervisory board

“Steffi Jones is a strong addition to our supervisory board,” said Axel Hefer, chairman of the supervisory board at FC Schalke 04. “She stands for expertise, humility and a deep understanding of football from every angle. She has been rooted in Gelsenkirchen for many years and fully understands the significance of Schalke 04 for the city and far beyond. We’re very much looking forward to working with her.”

Jones added: “Schalke is a special club, one that stands for unity and passion. I live here, I know the people, and I understand how much the club means to this region. It’s an honour for me to serve on the supervisory board and contribute my experience.”

I live here, I know the people, and I understand how much the club means to this region.

Steffi Jones

Having lived in Gelsenkirchen for many years, Jones is well connected in the football world and brings with her a wealth of experience in both elite and women’s football. As a Germany international, DFB official, and head coach of the German women’s national team, she has helped shape women’s football in Germany and knows the game inside out. She has also been actively involved in the local football scene, most recently as assistant coach at SSV Buer. “Women’s football will naturally be one of the areas I focus on, it’s part of my background,” said Jones. “Beyond that, I want to support Schalke with my experience and my network.”

Steffi Jones is one of the most influential figures in German women’s football. As a former international with over 100 caps for Germany, she won three European Championships and the World Cup in 2003. After retiring from playing, she served as president of the organising committee for the 2011 Women’s World Cup in Germany, later became a DFB director, and then head coach of the national team. Following her time with the German FA, she worked independently as a business consultant and coach in organisational development.

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