European School of Economics appoints professor Alessandro Belluzzo as Director of the department of Sport & Wealth

The European School of Economics (ESE) is proud to announce the appointment of Professor Alessandro Belluzzo as Director of the Department of Sport & Wealth.

Professor Belluzzo brings to ESE an exceptional blend of academic distinction, international business experience, and a lifelong passion for sport qualities that perfectly embody the School’s philosophy of uniting knowledge, leadership, and human development.

A graduate of Bocconi University in both Economics and Law, with an additional Master’s in International Tax, Professor Belluzzo is a Barrister and Trust & Estate Practitioner, and the Founder of Belluzzo International Partners and Trust & Wealth, a leading international advisory firm with offices in London and other major financial hubs. He also serves on the Board of the I Tennis Foundation, which promotes athlete welfare and post-career development.

Under his leadership, the Department of Sport & Wealth will redefine global education in sport management and wealth strategy, integrating ESE’s academic excellence with real-world expertise in finance, business, and sport.

The new curriculum will include innovative programs in:

• Marketing and Branding in Sport

• Wealth and Asset Management for Athletes

• Broadcasting, Rights & Event Management

• Sponsorship and International Development

• Career Transition and Post-Athletic Leadership

Each course will combine academic rigour with hands-on mentorship from global leaders- former champions, business executives, and Nobel laureates within ESE’s international network.

A Legacy of Vision and Leadership in Sport

For over three decades, the European School of Economics has been at the forefront of academic innovation in sport, establishing Europe’s first Faculty of Economics and Management of Sport. Through its pioneering Champions’ Program, ESE has supported elite athletes in balancing professional sport with academic study, producing a higher percentage of world champions among its graduates than any other university.

ESE believes that sport is not only a competitive or commercial phenomenon but a profound educational force, a means to nurture moral integrity, discipline, and excellence. Through its programs, ESE seeks to inspire young people to become leaders capable of transforming sport into a global school of truth, prosperity, and beauty.

“Sport is a universal language of integrity and aspiration,” said Professor Belluzzo. “ESE’s vision aligns perfectly with my own belief that education and sport together can shape a new generation of leaders who are not only successful but deeply grounded in purpose and values.”

With this appointment, the European School of Economics reaffirms its commitment to advancing education that unites intellect, creativity, and ethical leadership preparing students to excel in life, business, and sport.