‘Milan Could Be Baby’s First Business Trip’ – Maria Sharapova Announces Massive New Collaboration as She Joins the Board of Directors at Moncler

Once a successful tennis player, Maria Sharapova today possesses a multi-million business empire. Apart from being the owner of candy brand Sugarpova, the 35-year-old has also invested in a number of other companies over the years. One such venture is the fashion brand Moncler. As per reports, the five-time Grand Slam champion is one of the major investors in the brand. However, recently, she moved a step further.

Sharapova becomes a board member of Moncler

Two days ago, Maria Sharapova delighted her fans by announcing her pregnancy. Adding on to the celebrations, the 35-year-old today announced another big news.

Hours back, Moncler announced its latest addition to the board of directors. Closing the 2021 financial statement, the fashion brand announced Maria Sharapova as its latest addition to the 2022-24 board of directors. Delighted by the announcement, Maria Sharapova took to her Instagram, announcing the same.

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She captioned the post, “Incredibly honored and so excited to join Moncler’s Board of Directors. Humbled by the opportunity to become a small part of the present and future of such an iconic company. Maybe Milan could be baby’s first business trip.”

The post in no time gained momentum, with fans and followers showering their blessings and good wishes for the player.

The board, chaired by the company’s chairman and CEO Remo Ruffini also added Nike Inc.’s former president Jeanne Jackson and Mercedes‐Benz AG’s vice president of communications and marketing Bettina Fetzer as new entrants to the board. Announcing the additions, Remo said, “Their addition will “reinforce our vision ‘Beyond Fashion, Beyond Luxury’ with their remarkable backgrounds and experiences. Their perspectives and insights will bring further momentum to the group’s understanding of youth culture and community building, as part of our journey to connect to more and new audiences around the globe.”

Recalling Maria Sharapova on the tennis court

Sharapova is one of the most well-known former players on the tour. In a career spanning around two decades, the Russian star won a total of 36 singles titles, five of which being Grand Slams. Apart from that, she also occupied the top spot in the WTA rankings for a total of 21 weeks. She achieved her biggest career feat in 2012 when she became only the 10th player in the history of the game to complete the career Grand Slam following her victory at Roland Garros.

TORONTO, ON – AUGUST 05: Maria Sharapova of Russia hits a shot against Anett Kontaveit of Estonia during a first round match on Day 3 of the Rogers Cup at Aviva Centre on August 05, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Despite achieving great heights, Sharapova tapered off towards the end of her career. She bid adieu to the game in February 2020, drawing curtains on one of the dominant careers on the WTA tour.

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