Newcastle appoint Darren Eales as CEO following Atlanta United exit
Newcastle United has appointed Darren Eales as their chief executive officer.
Darren Eales was president and chief executive officer at
Atlanta Unitedand twice was named the MLS Executive of the Year.
Newcastlealso recently appointed former Brighton sporting director Dan Ashworth as their sporting director.
"We are delighted to announce Darren Eales as the club's new CEO,"
Newcastle's investment group added.
"He is an exceptional leader and is a great fit for Newcastle United.
"We have conducted an exhaustive recruitment process to ensure we identified and secured the right individual for the CEO position, and we are confident we have found that person in Darren.
"He has a deep understanding of the football industry and what it takes to achieve growth and success, and he will be a key member of the club's leadership team as we look to deliver on the club's potential on and off the pitch.”
"Newcastle United is both a giant of a club and the heartbeat of its community,"
said Eales, who also has administrative experience with Tottenham.
"Every time I have visited St. James' Park, I've been overwhelmed by the passion of the fans.
"This is a club with an amazingly rich heritage, and I am delighted to be joining for this new chapter in its long history.
"I am grateful for the opportunity, and look forward to working with the rest of the team to help this storied club fulfill its potential.”
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