Crystal Palace: Kenny Annan-Jonathan appointed to new post of creative lead for retail products

Kenny Annan-Jonathan has been appointed creative lead at Crystal Palace FC (Premier League), on 02/08/2023. This is a new position created by the London club.

Crystal Palace becomes the first Premier League club to employ a creative lead to oversee clothing collections and partnerships with fashion brands.

Kenny Annan-Jonathan "will initially focus on launching a signature Autumn/Winter retail range, whilst helping to expand and enhance the range of clothing available for supporters to buy in the club's shops and online store," explained the club.

With a background in fashion and design, the Englishman has previously worked with brands such as JD Sports, Meta, adidas, Puma, Nike, Sky Sports and BT. Through his sports marketing agency The MailRoom, set up in 2019, he has negotiated commercial partnerships for athletes such as footballers Wilfried Zaha (CIV) and Michail Antonio (JAM), boxer Joshua Buatsi (GBR) and sprint specialist Daryll Neita (GBR).

"An opportunity to merge my love for football, my passion for South London, and my vision for reimagining ways to connect and engage with…