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Olivier Jarosz
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Olivier JaroszOlivier joined CAFE in April 2023 as our CEO, tasked with continuing the development of CAFE and implementing our new strategic plan.

Prior to joining CAFE, Olivier had led research and development efforts at the European Club Association (ECA) for over a decade. In 2016, Olivier co-authored the pioneering Club Management Guide, that aims to define all the structural components of a football club from a forensic perspective.

Olivier is a leading practitioner in football club strategies, and a Board Member at football advisory firm LTT Sports. He created a successful knowledge-sharing platform, the Club Management Programme, the first ever tailor-made executive programme covering professional football club needs for the top management of clubs. 

A native French speaker currently based in Nyon, Olivier is a Wharton Aresty Scholar and Université de Genève Graduate.

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Michael Rice
Operations Manager

Michael RiceMichael joined CAFE in August 2011, becoming Media and Communications Manager in 2015 and was appointed as Operations Manager in 2023.

He oversees the day-to-day workings of the CAFE team and ensure that CAFE’s works continue to be aligned with our standards and principles. Michael works with the leadership team to define the strategic direction of the organisation and continues to lead CAFE’s communications strategy.

Michael also manages CAFE’s Audio-descriptive Commentary Network and training programme, which has certified over 100 new highly-skilled audio-descriptive commentators, and the ever-growing CAFE Week of Action.

As the longest serving member of the CAFE team, Michael has supported on planning and hosting International Conferences, the creation of publications such as the Disability Access Officer handbook, and promoting CAFE’s wider works around major tournaments and Finals.

Michael has previous experience working with an English Premier League academy, has served as a Trustee of Level Playing Field and is a former Director of a non-league football club.

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Amy Wilson
Fans Liaison, Access and Administration Officer

Amy WilsonAmy joined CAFE in February 2016 as our Administration and Project Support Officer, before taking on her current role later that year.

As part of her role, Amy leads on our fan-based projects, including our disabled fans surveys and matchday feedback. Amy is often the first point of contact with disabled fans, and works with supporters on projects such as #MyMatchday.

Amy has carried out a number of stadium access appraisals across Europe, making recommendations to stadiums, clubs and national associations on how they can improve access. She is also the main point of contact for disabled fans and disabled supporters associations to share their matchday experiences, or to seek access information at a particular stadium.

Ahead of each season's UEFA competition Finals, Amy prepares our Disabled Spectators' Guides for host venues and cities.

Amy is a long-standing member of an English Premier League club's DSA, and has vast experience of attending live matches across Europe as a disabled fan.

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Hollie Wilson
Research Officer

Hollie WilsonHollie joined the CAFE team as our new Research Officer in May 2023.

Hollie’s role includes researching best practice in technical accessibility requirements, managing the disability hate incident reporting tools, reviewing terminology surrounding disability and research into non-visible disabilities. Hollie is also working closely on our Erasmus+ project 'Good Governance Needs Access and Inclusion', and identifying new areas of research to develop our works further.

Based in Scotland, Hollie has graduated with a Master’s degree in International Economic and Social Justice with Merit. She has previously worked in policy research with a specialisation in Health and Social Care, and has volunteered with numerous charities and non-profit organisations both in research and administration.

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Rijul Sharda
Partnerships and Development Officer

Rijul ShardaRijul joined CAFE in August 2023 as the Partnerships and Development Officer. He is responsible for managing stakeholder relations, external communications, and stadium audits.

As a part of his role, Rijul will contribute to the growth, sustainability, and visibility of the organisation while ensuring effective partnerships and monitoring of activities.

Rijul has worked in the sports industry across Asia and Europe, and is a Masters graduate in Advanced Studies in Sports Administration and Technology from the International Academy of Sports Science and Technology (AISTS). Rijul has worked on several international sports events including the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in India and numerous volleyball, ice hockey, archery and cricket competitions.

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Published: 15th August, 2019

Updated: 8th August, 2023

Author: Ana Holmes

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