Maria Sharapova has joined the Board of Directors of Italian fashion brand Moncler. The company was founded in France but was bought by Italian entrepreneur Remo Ruffini in 2003.

Sharapova announced the news on Instagram. Sharapova, who recently announced her pregnancy, teased that the baby’s first trip could be to Milan, Italy, where Moncler is based.

Moncler is known for its skiwear. In December 2021, Moncler became the official partner of the football club Inter Milan. 

Since retiring from tennis, Maria Sharapova has become an investor and advisor to businesses. She is the Chief Athletic Officer of Skills, an education platform focused on sports. She is an investor and advisor to wellness company Therabody.