Moggio previously served as senior vice-president and managing director of Latin America and the Caribbean at the NBA and will officially take up the role on June 13.

He will be tasked with the day-to-day running of the governing body and is set to earn $1 million (£683,000/€898,000) per year, according to Bloomberg.

Moggio’s appointment follows Canadian Soccer Association head Victor Montagliani’s election as CONCACAF President at the organisation’s Congress in Mexico City earlier this month as they aim to maintain their attempts at reform.

Montagliani is the third man to assume the CONCACAF Presidency this year following the indictments of predecessors Alfredo Hawit of Honduras and Jeffrey Webb of the Cayman Islands by the United States Department of Justice, who are investigating widespread criminal wrongdoing at FIFA.

“As the Confederation continues reforming its corporate governance structure, the key appointment of Philippe Moggio as General Secretary, adds yet another layer of stability to our business operations, allowing us to better serve our Member Associations, partners and fans of the world’s greatest game,” the Canadian, now a member of FIFA’s ruling Council, said.

“Philippe is an outstanding leader who brings a broad vision, passion, creativity, and strong sports marketing experience that will enable the Confederation to continue developing football throughout the region.” 

Moggio was chosen following an extensive executive recruitment process carried out by CONCACAF and overseen by search firm Korn Ferry.

It was "the first time CONCACAF has partnered with an executive search team to fill the key leadership position", the body said in a statement.

According to the governing body, a total of 75 people applied for the role.

Bloomberg has reported that a final list of six candidates was drawn up, two of which were women, before the final two met with Montagliani after his victory over Larry Mussenden, the head of the Bermuda Football Association, during the election. 

Moggio will reportedly earn more than Montagliani. 

With the top-brass now in place following a corruption-laden period under its predecessors, CONCACAF will now bid to re-establish themselves among the global footballing world.

“It’s an honour to have been appointed by the CONCACAF Council as the Confederation’s general secretary,” Moggio said.

“I am thrilled to have the unique opportunity to work with CONCACAF to continue establishing a path for the sustainable long-term growth of football in this region.

“My focus is to continue implementing the reforms, while leading the front office in strengthening our business performance to further position CONCACAF as a leading sports organisation.”

FIFA also recently appointed a secretary general, UN official Fatma Samoura of Senegal.

It is thought President Gianni Infantino stunned his Council members when he put her forward for the position on the morning of their Congress in Mexico City on May 16.