Everton FC: Angus Kinnear (ex-Leeds United) appointed CEO

Angus Kinnear has been appointed CEO of Everton FC (Premier League), announced the club on 13/05/2025.

The executive, who had held the same position at Leeds United FC (Sky Bet Championship, promoted to the Premier League for 2025-26) since 2017, had announced his departure from the club on 07/03/2025. "Prior to his tenure at Elland Road, he held senior positions at Arsenal FC and West Ham United FC (Premier League)," added Everton FC.

Prior to his tenure at Leeds, he had held senior positions at Arsenal and West Ham United," Everton notes.

"Interim-CEO Colin Chong will take up a new role, continuing to oversee the development of Everton's new stadium (at Bramley Moore-Dock, Liverpool), in addition to the regeneration of the surrounding area, and the future of Goodison Park," added the Merseyside club.

This change in the club's management comes six months after the validation of its takeover by The Friedkin Group (USA) on 19/12/2024. The acquisition was led by Roundhouse Capital Holdings Limited, part of The Friedkin Group, which also owns AS Roma (Serie A Enilive) and AS Cannes…