Manchester United has announced more changes to its executive structure as the new era under co-owner Jim Ratcliffe continues to take shape. Interim CEO Patrick Stewart and chief financial officer Cliff Baty will step down at the end of the season.
FILE - A general view of Old Trafford stadium on March 11, 2012. John Murtough is stepping down from his position as Manchester United’s football director ahead of the appointment of a new leadership structure at the English club under its new investors. Murtough has worked at United for 11 years in a variety of roles, including in recruitment and the regenerating the academy.
Jean-Claude Blanc, CEO of Ratcliffe’s INEOS Sport, will take over as chief executive until former Manchester City executive Omar Berrada takes on the role on July 13.“I would like to personally thank both Patrick and Cliff for their support in helping us get to know the club and making us feel welcome and I respect their decisions to now move on as we establish a new management team for the club,” said Ratcliffe, who is one of Britain’s richest people.
Ratcliffe’s investment, which will eventually rise to a 27.7% stake, has seen him assume control of United’s soccer operations.As well as the appointment of Berrada, former City academy director Jason Wilcox has been hired as technical director. Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth is another target.
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