Arsenal FC: Omar Mohammed Shaikh (ex-Liverpool) appointed as partnerships development director

Omar Mohammed Shaikh has been appointed partnerships development director at Arsenal FC (Premier League), announced the club on 11/09/2023. Shaikh "will lead Arsenal's partnership development team in driving commercial growth, with a focus on bringing in new business and the renewal of existing partnerships."

Omar Mohammed Shaikh comes to the club from another English top-flight club, Liverpool FC, where he has held the position of vice president for commercial development since September 2019. Shaikh had served various roles with the Merseyside club since January 2015, having previously worked as a consultant for British consultancy Accenture between September 2009 and September 2014.

"Omar's appointment is another example of our investment in bringing world class industry leaders to join us on our journey and help us unlock our full commercial potential. His arrival follows a period of sustained growth and strong commercial performance, including the announcement of several exciting new partners," said Julie Slot, chief commercial officer at Arsenal FC. The club has strengthened…