He Chelsea FC reshuffles its management team. The Premier League club has announced the promotion of Jason Gannon as CEO and Chief Operating Officer, a position he has held since joining the club last October. He will be responsible for all business areas of the football team and will report directly to the Board of Directors.
The executive, who has more than 15 years of experience in sports organizations, was general manager of SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park in Los Angeles as part of the Kroenke Sports & Entertainment group. Will replace Chris Jurasek, who will once again assume executive roles at Clearlake Capital, the investment firm that co-owns the club.
Besides, James Bonington, general advisor of the club, has been promoted to Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs. James Murraychief of staff and commercial operations of the club, has been promoted to Director of Strategy and head of commercial operations.
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