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The International Federation of Corporate Football (FIFCO) was founded in 2008 and officially recognized as a Canadian national non-profit organisation in 2011. FIFCO is the world governing body of corporate football and was founded on our four core guiding principles and values;

Promote a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise
Promote team building
Promote networking
Promote the amateur game

Statistics

Corporate football growth in 2025

80%

USA Growth in adult participation

67%

FIFCO Membership growth in 2024

54%

Projected growth in 2025

40%

Structure

As the world governing body FIFCO operates several important elements to help guide our members.  Our focus is on our ethics in the game, regional development, and tournament growth.  Our goals is to provide an added-value approach to all our members, by standardizing the game and creating synergies for our members clients.

FIFCO holds its annual meeting once a year, where members congregate to set policy, establish the operating budget, and decide on future locations of the World Corporate Champions Cup™.

Strategic development is headed by an executive member and reports to the President’s office on a periodic basis.

Programmes

1

Program Fair Play

FIFCO has developed the “Always Play Fair™” programme to encourage and remind its participants the importance of fair play. It encourages corporate football teams and players to embrace the basis set forth by the International FAIR PLAY Committee, to show respect, friendship, team spirit, fair competition, equality, integrity, tolerance and above all joy in participation.

The FIFCO Always Play Fair™ programme recognises excellence in team and player attitudes on and off the pitch.
Do you have an idea to encourage Fair-Play ? Contact us and help us spread the message!

2

FIFCO Approved

The FIFCO Approved stamp is destined to all ball manufacturers. FIFCO's statues ensures that all FIFCO-sanctioned games by its members use an official match ball with the "FIFCO Approved" logo.

By standardizing the ball, games can all measure up to the same standards. To find out more about the programme - email us for a full guideline to approval.

Staff

Albert ZBILY

Albert ZBILY
President FIFCO

Johnny KAMARIARIS

Johnny KAMARIARIS
Vice-President, Finance

MD Imranur RAHMAN

MD Imranur RAHMAN
Director-General FAFCO

Payam KASHANI

Payam KASHANI
Director-General CONAFCO

Vacant

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Vice-President, Officiating

Board of Directors

Albert ZBILY

MD I. RAHMAN

Jose M. BASSAT

Payam KASHANI

Joseph M. GHALY

Joseph Ghaly brings over 20 years of international experience as a distinguished expert in technology and business growth. His commitment to fostering innovation for the greatest value to all stakeholders was developed during his tenure with Ericsson and CSIRO, prior to leading Lexplore Australasia and a key executive of Sentius Group in Melbourne, Australia.

As the founder of Brilliant Women Global, Joseph champions the diversity and inclusion agenda within Corporate Australia. He has dedicated several years to establishing strategic partnerships with some of Australia’s largest corporations to drive systemic change.

Joseph also serves on various boards in Australia dedicating his efforts to advancing positive initiatives in the realm of Corporate Social Responsibility.

Joseph holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Commerce and an MBA.

Vince KOEHLE

Vince possesses a wealth of leadership experience, having occupied senior roles at notable organizations such as The Walt Disney Company, Hard Rock International, and most recently, the American Automobile Association (AAA). Residing in Orlando, Florida, Vince has effectively spearheaded various marketing and sales initiatives, contributing to both domestic and international growth strategies.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Vince is actively engaged in community service. He founded and serves as treasurer for the Central Florida Softball League, a non-profit organization that promotes amateur athletic competition in the greater Orlando area. He also initiated the Orlando Meltdown Charity Softball Tournament, a longstanding event that has been held for over two decades and has raised upwards of $100,000 for various non-profit organizations.

Furthermore, Vince is a member of the Nominations & Governance Committee for USA Karate, the official governing body recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from American Public University and has pursued additional studies at the University of Virginia, University of Maryland, and the University of Florida.

Lara Banjo is an accomplished financial executive and board-level leader with over 25 years of international experience in strategic leadership, financial strategy, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. A Fellow of the Certified Chartered Accountants Association UK (FCCA) and a distinguished MBA graduate. She has held senior roles at major global institutions including HSBC Standard Chartered Bank and Credit Suisse. Her expertise spans finance management, change & transformation, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, and ESG strategy
She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director and Trustee at Be United Scotland, where she contributes to governance, financial stewardship, and strategic growth initiatives.
Lara is keen of driving international market expansion and fostering partnerships. She brings proven skills in stakeholder engagement, operational efficiency, and executing high-profile initiatives such as corporate tournaments and media collaborations. Her leadership style combines rigorous financial acumen with a commitment to sustainability and community impact, underscored by her volunteer mentorship with The Prince Charles Youth Business Trust.

Lara BANJO

Lara Banjo is an accomplished financial executive and board-level leader with over 25 years of international experience in strategic leadership, financial strategy, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. A Fellow of the Certified Chartered Accountants Association UK (FCCA) and a distinguished MBA graduate. She has held senior roles at major global institutions including HSBC Standard Chartered Bank and Credit Suisse.

Her expertise spans finance management, change & transformation, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, and ESG strategy.
She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director and Trustee at Be United Scotland, where she contributes to governance, financial stewardship, and strategic growth initiatives.

Lara is keen of driving international market expansion and fostering partnerships. She brings proven skills in stakeholder engagement, operational efficiency, and executing high-profile initiatives such as corporate tournaments and media collaborations. Her leadership style combines rigorous financial acumen with a commitment to sustainability and community impact, underscored by her volunteer mentorship with The Prince Charles Youth Business Trust.