Anthony Di Pietro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Anthony Di Pietro
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Di Pietro addresses the audience at a Melbourne Victory Function
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| Born | 15 February 1969 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Businessman CEO and Director of Premier Fresh Australia (2003–) Chairman of Melbourne Victory FC (2011–2023) |
| Known for | Chairman of Melbourne Victory FC |
Anthony Di Pietro was born on February 15, 1969. He is a successful businessman from Melbourne, Australia. He is very well known for leading the Melbourne Victory FC football club for many years. Besides his work in sports, Mr. Di Pietro is also the CEO and a board member of Premier Fresh Australia. This company grows and sells fruits and vegetables.
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Early Life and Learning
Anthony Di Pietro studied at the University of Melbourne. He earned a degree called a Bachelor of Commerce. Sometimes, he even gives speeches to students who are graduating from the university's business and economics programs.
Leading a Food Business
Di Pietro is the Group CEO of a big company called Premier Fresh Australia. This company works with fruits and vegetables.
Premier Fresh Australia has farms and sells produce all over Australia. They have farms in Queensland, the Northern Territory, South Australia, and the Goulburn Valley in Victoria.
Di Pietro believes Australia can sell a lot more food to countries in Asia. He helped with the Victorian Government's plans in 2013 to trade more food with Asia.
His Time at Melbourne Victory FC
Anthony Di Pietro joined the board of Melbourne Victory FC in 2006. This was when the club was still quite new. He became the chairman in January 2011 and stayed in that role until June 2023.
Big Wins for the Club
During his time as chairman, Melbourne Victory FC achieved many great things.
- In 2015, the men's team won three major trophies: the Championship, the Premiership, and the FFA Cup. This was a historic achievement for them.
- They also won another Championship in 2017–18.
- The team won the Australia Cup in 2015 and again in 2021.
- The women's team also had huge success. They won the Premiership in 2018–19.
- The women's team won three Championships, including back-to-back titles in 2020–21 and 2021–22.
These wins made Melbourne Victory FC one of the most successful clubs in the history of the A-Leagues.
Hosting Famous Football Clubs
Di Pietro also helped bring famous European football clubs to Melbourne.
- In July 2013, Liverpool from England played in Melbourne. A record 95,446 people came to watch the game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- Melbourne Victory also hosted Juventus in 2016.
- They hosted Manchester United in 2022.
