Dieter Reiter, the Mayor of Munich and a member of the Social Democrats (SPD), has been appointed to the supervisory board of FC Bayern. This move allows Reiter to have a significant voice in the club's strategic decisions, including contracts, transfers, and organizational changes. His long-standing passion for FC Bayern, which he has supported since childhood, enhances his role within the club.

In addition to his new position on the supervisory board, Reiter will also serve as the new chair of the administrative council, succeeding former Bavarian Prime Minister Edmund Stoiber from the Christian Social Union (CSU). Stoiber, who has been part of the council since 1988 and led it since 1992, expressed confidence in Reiter's ability to contribute to the club's ongoing development during his farewell remarks.

The appointment of a political figure like Reiter to such a prominent position within a major sports club underscores the intersection of politics and sports in Germany. It also highlights the importance of local leadership in shaping the direction of influential sports organizations, potentially influencing the club's future operations and community engagement as well as its strategic decisions.