CONCACAF promotes Mainka to deputy general secretary

The Mexican-born executive had previously served as director of marketing and communications for the  Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) since 2012.

Mainka will work with acting general secretary Ted Howard and continue to oversee prior duties but also assume broader operational responsibilities to continue strengthening the administration of the organization.

The move comes four days after CONCACAF's executive committee announced it unanimously voted not to name a president until member associations meet to elect one next May in Mexico City.

"With his extensive knowledge of the region, proven track record in elevating CONCACAF's commercial properties, and passion for soccer, Jurgen is the right executive to serve as the Confederation's Deputy General Secretary," a statement from the committee said.

"Jurgen has already assumed a leadership role in reforming the Confederation's business operations and will continue this work by implementing effective processes that strengthen our relationships with commercial and broadcast partners."

Acting CONCACAF president Alfredo Hawit was arrested last week in Zurich after replacing Jeffrey Webb, a former FIFA vice president who was indicated last May and charged with corruption by the US Justice Department along with 12 other FIFA officials and marketing executives.

Last week, the US Justice Department charged 16 more officials with various offenses including racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering.

"It is both a privilege and great responsibility to work on behalf of the members of this Confederation to further professionalize its operations and ensure that we live up to our mission," Mainka said. "There is a long road ahead of us, but I am confident in our staff and look forward to continuing CONCACAF's work to develop the game."