Everton announce changes to board of directors ahead of transition to new board…with Toffees legend Graeme Sharp one of several key names leaving their roles at the club

  • Everton announce changes the their board of directors with official statement 
  • Non-Executive director Graeme Sharp one of the names leaving his role 
  • The future of Chairman Bill Kenwright will be confirmed in the next 48 hours 

Everton have announced several key names have left their roles as the club makes changes to their board of directors. 

Chief Executive Officer, Denise Barrett-Baxendale, Chief Finance and Strategy Officer Grant Ingles and Non-Executive Director Graeme Sharp have left all the left their roles, the club announced today. 

The trio have been thanks for their ‘tireless efforts’ and for assisting the club with the preparation for a transition to a new Board. 

In a statement on the club’s official website, the departing directors said: ‘We have all been fully committed during our time here and are disappointed to have made the decision to leave Everton.

‘We have worked tirelessly alongside our Chairman in what has been a challenging period to deliver some of the most significant projects in Everton’s history – projects that will safeguard and sustain the commercial future of the Club for generations to come.

Everton have today made key changes to their board of directors with several names leaving

Everton have today made key changes to their board of directors with several names leaving 

Graeme Sharp (second left) and Denise Barrett-Baxendale have both left their roles at the club

Graeme Sharp (second left) and Denise Barrett-Baxendale have both left their roles at the club

‘We are proud of the commercial growth projects progressed during our time on the Board, including the construction of the Club’s new waterfront stadium. This construction project – the largest currently on site in the UK – is progressing at pace.

‘The Club’s partnership portfolio has also been increased and diversified, reflected in record commercial partnerships and the expansion of our work internationally.

‘In addition to these commercial achievements, we take great pride in the continued growth of the Club’s social programmes and the plans that the Board has put in place for the community-led regeneration scheme at Goodison Park.

‘It has been an honour and a privilege to serve as Directors. We would like to thank everyone who has supported us during our time here. We wish the Club we have loved to serve every success in the future.’

The future of Everton chairman Bill Kenwright is set to be announced in the next 48 hours

The future of Everton chairman Bill Kenwright is set to be announced in the next 48 hours 

There was also a message of thanks from current chairman Bill Kenwright, who’s own future will be confirmed in the next 48 hours – along with any interim appointments. 

Kenwright said: ‘This has been a great Board who have all worked tirelessly for the Club, no matter what the circumstances. 

My relationship with Denise has been known as one of the closest in football. I thank her for her many achievements, particularly her magnificent work in respect of our new stadium.’ 

Everton finished 17th in the Premier League last season, securing their Premier League survival on the final day of the season with a 1-0 win over Bournemouth.  

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Post source: Daily mail

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