Simon Van Kerckhoven

Simon Van Kerckhoven is a Belgian football executive currently serving at DIAS - Zurafa Football Capital, where he focuses on acquisitions, strategy, and commercial growth within the football industry. With extensive experience across multiple roles in football management and business development, Van Kerckhoven has established himself as a prominent figure in European football administration.

Van Kerckhoven served as Managing Director of RAEC Mons, a Belgian football club, where he gained significant experience in football club management and operations. His leadership role at the club provided him with deep insights into the operational challenges and opportunities within professional football organizations.

His expertise in football business led to consulting opportunities with City Football Group, the global football organization that owns Manchester City and multiple clubs worldwide. This experience exposed him to international football operations and strategic planning at the highest levels of the sport.

As Chief Operating Officer at Lommel SK, Van Kerckhoven was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Belgian football club. This role allowed him to develop comprehensive understanding of football club administration, from commercial activities to strategic planning and implementation.

Van Kerckhoven co-founded the International Football Business Institute (IFBI), demonstrating his commitment to education and knowledge sharing within the football industry. This initiative reflects his understanding of the need for specialized business education in football management and his dedication to developing the next generation of football executives.

At DIAS - Zurafa Football Capital, Van Kerckhoven applies his extensive experience in football business to investment and acquisition activities. His role encompasses strategic analysis, commercial growth initiatives, and the evaluation of football-related investment opportunities, leveraging his comprehensive understanding of the football ecosystem gained through his diverse career experiences.

Simon Van Kerckhoven is also Managing Director of Belgian club RAEC Mons and is working on an upcoming book about football club management. He operates both Zurafa Football Capital and DIAS as separate ventures focused on football investment and strategic consultancy.

Full name	Simon Van Kerckhoven
Role	Football Executive
Organization	DIAS - Zurafa Football Capital
Country	Belgium
Industry	Sports
Specialties	Football Acquisitions · Strategic Planning · Commercial Growth · Club Management · Football Business Consulting
Consulting rate	EUR 150 per hour
Bookable	Yes — via TinRate

• Premier League Star and Top Executives Join Our 2025–26 Speaker Line-Up — GIS (2025-01-15)
  Simon Van Kerckhoven announced as speaker, identified as Managing Director of Belgian club RAEC Mons and founder of both Zurafa Football Capital and DIAS.

• Simon Van Kerckhoven - Zurafa Football Capital LinkedIn Profile (LinkedIn)
• Simon Van Kerckhoven LinkedIn Post on Football Club Management (LinkedIn)
• Simon Van Kerckhoven Twitter Profile (X)

• Simon Van Kerckhoven Speaking at GIS 2025-26

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• Book Simon Van Kerckhoven on TinRate
• Simon Van Kerckhoven - DIAS Team Page
• Simon Van Kerckhoven - Zurafa Football Capital LinkedIn Profile
• Simon Van Kerckhoven LinkedIn Post on Football Club Management
• Simon Van Kerckhoven Twitter Profile
• Zurafa Football Capital Company Homepage
• Simon Van Kerckhoven Speaking at GIS 2025-26

1. DIAS Team Page — accessed 2026-04-09
2. LinkedIn Profile — accessed 2026-04-09
3. GIS Speaker Announcement — accessed 2026-04-09
4. Zurafa Football Capital Website — accessed 2026-04-09