Deltatre hires new Commercial Vice President

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Deltatre, the global leader in fan-first experiences, has appointed Giancarlo Bernini as Commercial Vice President.

Bernini will be based in London and report to Benjamin Causse, who will lead on commercial operations in EMEA.

Bernini will be responsible for engaging with clients across the media and telecommunications sector, ensuring they are equipped with the best-in-class solutions to suit their strategies and growth plans. He will be working with companies around the world, across mature and emerging markets.

With a comprehensive understanding of sports and entertainment, marketing, sponsorship and the global rights market, Bernini has extensive knowledge of the marketplace, garnered during a distinguished 20-year career across media and telecommunications, financial services and sport.

He spent five years at WWE, serving as Senior Director, Marketing and Commercial Operations. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at Sony Mobile – where he was Head of Global Sponsorships and Partnerships – and VISA Europe.

Giancarlo Bernini, Commercial Vice President, Deltatre: “I hope to use my experience of working with renowned brands that utilize cutting-edge technology. It’s an exciting time to be joining Deltatre, with the company expanding its reach and client base around the world. It’s my ambition to develop strategies alongside our partners which benefit from our best-in-class video experience suite.”

Benjamin Causse, EMEA Commercial Lead, Deltatre: “Hiring Giancarlo is a significant step for Deltatre. He has incredible experience and an encyclopaedic knowledge of our industry. We know that our clients across media and telecoms are not only focussed on their infrastructure but prioritizing building deeper customer relationships as user behaviour changes. Giancarlo is perfectly placed to assist those companies achieve that.”

In 2021, Deltatre continued its growth story, delivering new projects for the likes of Rogers Sports & Media, Tennis Channel, Major League Soccer and Volleyball World among others.

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Wyndham City Council cancels stadium deal with Western United

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Following the decision this week to terminate Western United’s Club Participation Agreement – and its involvement in the A-Leagues – the proposed stadium deal now faces an uncertain future.

 

Terminated deal, terminated dream

The plan to build a 15,000-capacity stadium in Western Melbourne – one which has remained in development for over five years – now faces collapse after its proposed tenant will no longer play in the A-Leagues.

Although the $150 million project confirmed a location in Tarneit, as well as establishing partnerships with YourLand Developments and Johnson Controls to propel the vision into reality, building work never began.

Thus, what started as an ambitious project full of potential for Melbourne’s western suburbs, now faces its biggest obstacle yet.

“While this is not the outcome we had hoped for when we entered the agreement, we have a responsibility to make decisions that serve the best interests of our ratepayers, and the decision to terminate this agreement reflects that commitment,” said Wyndham City Council via a media statement.

In addition to being a disappointing development to all parties, the decision serves as a reminder that the football landscape can impact what happens far beyond the limits of the pitch.

 

Facing uncertainty

Following the Australian Professional Leagues’ (APL) decision to terminate the club’s Participation Agreement, Western United is staring into a worrying future.

Throughout the 2025/26 season, the club entered a ‘hibernation’ period, which attempted to resolve financial and legal issues following the liquidation of its owners, WMG Football Club Limited.

In the end, however, Western United’s years in ownership and governance turmoil proved too difficult to navigate, culminating in its removal from the A-League.

But despite the immense disappointment for all players, coaches and staff within the organisation, Western United is standing firm in its optimism.

“This creates an opportunity for new custodians, new investment and a fresh start,” the club said via an official statement.

“The objective must now be to preserve Western United’s identity in Melbourne’s west and work towards a return to the A-League for the 2027/28 season.”

Hope is something which Western United supporters and players have struggled to believe in in recent years, but perhaps this week’s announcement arrives with a silver lining: a chance for a complete reset, rebirth and rebuild.

Western United ruled out of 2026–27 A-League season

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Western United’s participation in the A-Leagues has officially been terminated, ending the club’s immediate pathway back into Australia’s professional football competitions.

The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) terminated Western United’s Club Participation Agreement on Monday, following months of discussions over the club’s future.

The decision comes after Western United’s attempt to secure a return to the A-League for the 2026–27 season was unsuccessful. Football Australia had previously determined that the club did not meet the requirements to retain its licence.

Western United has now turned its attention towards rebuilding the organisation under new ownership, with the club targeting a return to the A-League for the 2027–28 season.

In a statement, Western United said the termination creates an opportunity for “new custodians, new investment and a fresh start”, while emphasising the importance of maintaining the club’s identity in Melbourne’s west.

The club’s financial problems have been a major issue over the past two years with the club being placed into a conditional hibernation ahead of the 2025/26 A-League season.

The APL said its decision was made following the club’s breach of several obligations under the agreement, including compliance with Football Australia’s National Club Licensing Regulations.

The club’s proposed 2027–28 comeback will therefore depend on securing new investment, addressing its outstanding operational requirements and demonstrating that it can meet the conditions necessary to re-enter the A-Leagues.

While Monday’s decision brings an end to Western United’s current participation agreement, the club maintains that it is not the end for Western United.

Now, the club that won the A-League grand final just four years ago, will now turn its attention to restructuring the business and building a sustainable platform for a potential return to Australia’s professional football landscape.

 

 

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