The EFC Board is the highest decision-making body within European club football. The board consists of representatives from European clubs and independent experts. Having a voice on the board is of significant importance for Dutch football.
With this appointment, Geelen now holds two key positions within European football on behalf of the Netherlands. Earlier, he was also elected to the UEFA Club Competitions Committee. This committee deals with European club competitions at a strategic level and advises on matters including competition formats, revenue distribution, access criteria, draw procedures and the allocation of European finals.



