After unexpectedly departing from his role at Jayco-AlUla and parent organisation GreenEdge Cycling in May, Matt White has taken on a new role with Movistar ahead of the 2026 racing season.
The Australian joins the Spanish-based WorldTour team as co-head of the new racing department, alongside Chente García Acosta. The pair will be responsible for coordinating, planning and sports management fundamental to the team’s competitive strategy, according to an announcement issued by Movistar on Wednesday.
“I’ve always had a deep respect for Movistar Team, and being able to be a part of it from within is incredibly motivating.”
“His passion, leadership, and tactical insight have led to unforgettable successes – Grand Tour stage victories, major one-day race wins, and the continued development of the team’s high-performance programs,” the team stated.
Now, as part of the Movistar Team, White will integrate into its new restructuring process, which is part of the Sports Area, and is led by Sebastián Unzué, Head of Sports. According to the announcement, the reorganisation includes the creation and consolidation of four key departments: Performance, Career, Health and Riders, each with specialised managers who will coordinate their respective areas.
In addition to García Acosta and White taking over the Race Department, Iván Velasco and Xabier Muriel will lead the areas of performance, engineering and biomechanics, nutrition and R&D to maximize the competitive potential of the athletes.
Iñigo Michelena will be responsible for coordinating medical aspects, and a Riders Department has been created that will include representatives from the team.
“We want to continue evolving as an organization and provide the team with a modern, efficient structure aligned with the demands of modern cycling,” said Unzué. “This new model will allow us to optimize processes and strengthen collaboration between all departments .”