Rolf Tanner is an experienced international sports and contract lawyer with over 16 years in the sports industry. He specialises in governance, regulatory matters, and high-stakes negotiations with member associations and governments on sports governance issues.
Currently serving as Head of MA Governance at FIFA, he leads a team overseeing governance and regulatory matters, ensuring compliance with FIFA Statutes, dealing with institutional crises, and managing normalisation committees. Previously, he held various positions at FIFA, including Legal Counsel / Group Leader, handling legal disputes, drafting contracts and regulations, and representing FIFA in proceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).