Israel – Premier Tech welcomes three new additions to its performance department from 2025; Sports Directors Alexander Cataford and Francesco Frassi, and Performance Optimization Coordinator Marc Quod, in addition to the promotion of Steve Bauer to the role of Sporting Manager.
Bauer will oversee the team’s Sports Directors and race calendar, while the three new team members add experience and depth across the board says IPT General Manager Kjell Carlström.
“We are pleased to announce our new appointments ahead of the 2025 season,” he says. “Of course, Alex Cataford is no stranger to IPT having raced for us for four years and now we are looking forward to seeing him make his Sports Director debut. On the other hand, Francesco Frassi joins us with ten years of experience as a DS for various Italian teams. Following the departure of Sep Vanmarcke, we wanted to prioritize the recruitment of young Sports Directors who can learn from their colleagues, and we think Alex and Francesco will be a great fit.
“After three years with IPT, Steve Bauer was the natural choice to step up to the Sporting Manager role having previously held the position at CCC Team. Steve’s experience and skills will be important in shaping our Sporting and Performance departments, which continue to grow as we work our way back to the WorldTour. This growth includes the appointment of sports scientist Marc Quod in the newly created role of Performance Optimization Coordinator. Marc has spent his career working at the forefront of cycling performance and will take on an important role in optimizing our equipment to achieve performance gains.”
Cataford (31, above) is excited to start the next chapter in his career as a Sports Director, in the familiar environment at IPT.
“I am happy to come back to IPT next season,” Cataford explains. “The team has been on a constant upward trajectory, and when I was presented with the opportunity to join as a DS I did not hesitate for a second. Personally, I am looking forward to the new role and challenges that come with it. Instead of being on the bike with the guys, this time around I will be supporting them from the team car.”
Frassi joins IPT from Team Corretec – Vini Fantini, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge, particularly when it comes to the Italian races.
“I am very proud to join IPT’s technical staff,” adds Frassi. “Being able to work in a high-level team is a dream that I have always carried inside me. I have always admired the way IPT works from the outside and I feel lucky to have the chance to work closely with the experienced Sports Directors and staff and continue my growth as a DS.
“I would like to thank Kjell Carlstrom and Steve Bauer for their trust and a special thanks to my former teams – Monte Pisano team, Amore e Vita, Neri Sottoli and Team Corratec – where I was able to learn everything that has allowed me to reach this position. I am ready to give the best of myself every day and I can’t wait to get into the IPT team car.”
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