Fenway Sports Group: Michael Edwards appointed CEO of Football

Michael Edwards, former sporting director at Liverpool FC (Premier League), is to become CEO of Football at Fenway Sports Group (FSG), an international company specialised in sport, marketing, media, entertainment and real estate, announced the group on 12/03/2024.

"The 44-year-old executive will assume a broad range of responsibilities, including leading efforts to identify and recruit new leadership for Liverpool's FC's football operation, and supporting the growth of FSG in global football through additional investment and acquisition. In this position, Edwards will report directly to FSG's ownership group, led by principle owner John W Henry, chairman Tim Werner and president Mike Gordon," said the group.

In addition to Liverpool FC, Fenway Sports Group's portfolio includes the Boston Red Sox (MLB) and their stadiums (Anfield and Fenway Park), RFK Racing's NASCAR team, the Pittsburgh Penguins NHL franchise, the local American TV channel New England Sports Network (NESN), and Fenway Sports Management (FSM, LeBron James' exclusive marketing agency).