Jean-Pierre Rivère steps down as Nice president after 14 years leading the French soccer club

NICE France AP Jean-Pierre Riv re is stepping down as president of Nice after years at the helm of the French league club Nice explained in a announcement on Friday that he will be replaced by the club s current CEO Fabrice Bocquet from Aug Nice noted the move was approved by Ineos which acquired the club in The club thanked Riv re for the stability it brought at Nice which competed in European competitions in seven of the last seasons Nice placed fourth in Ligue in the - season Jean-Pierre Riv re also brought in strong and ambitious investors including INEOS in helping the club enter a new era Nice commented adding that he will continue to serve as a club ambassador Bocquet has served as Nice CEO since He will keep this role in addition to his new responsibilities Over the past three years Fabrice Bocquet has made a critical contribution to the club s success overseeing the day-to-day management of all its exercises Nice disclosed He has structured key strategic functions strengthened organizational performance and consolidated internal governance More AP soccer https apnews com hub soccer Source