GUIYANG, China, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) -- Italian Mauro Pederzoli was hired as CEO of Guizhou Hengfeng, the China Super League (CSL) soccer club announced here on Wednesday.

Since 2001, the 56-year-old Pederzoli has worked either as general manager or director of sports in clubs of Brescia, Cagliari, Liverpool, Turin and AC Milan. He joined in Miami club as general manager from 2015-2017.

"We hope Pederzoli to lead Guizhou Hengfeng to a higher level in the new season with his rich experience," the CSL club said in a statement.