Past general secretaries

The UEFA general secretaries have made crucial contributions to the development and history of UEFA since the organisation was founded in 1954. As head of the UEFA administration, they have been responsible for leading often complex and demanding activities which help keep European football running efficiently behind the scenes.

UEFA general secretaries
Henri Delaunay (FRA, 1954-55)
Pierre Delaunay (FRA, 1955-60)
Hans Bangerter (SUI, 1960-89)
Gerhard Aigner (GER, 1989-99; UEFA chief executive, 1999-2003)
Lars-Christer Olsson (SWE, UEFA chief executive, 2003-07)
Gianni Infantino (ITA, interim UEFA chief executive, 2007)
David Taylor (SCO, 2007-2009)
Gianni Infantino (ITA, 2009-to date)