{"id":36243,"date":"2025-02-20T14:47:52","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T14:47:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=36243"},"modified":"2025-02-20T14:47:52","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T14:47:52","slug":"everton-target-leeds-united-ceo-angus-kinnear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/everton-target-leeds-united-ceo-angus-kinnear\/","title":{"rendered":"Everton Target Leeds United CEO Angus Kinnear as Club Enter New Era"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Leeds United&#8217;s chief executive, Angus Kinnear, has reportedly been identified as a potential candidate for the chief executive officer (CEO) position at Everton.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The development comes as Everton undergo significant changes under their new ownership, The Friedkin Group (TFG), including their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/evertons-new-stadium-name-cost-capacity-when-toffees-will-move-in\/\">new Bramley Moore Dock stadium<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"340\">Everton&#8217;s New Era Under The Friedkin Group<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"1011\">In December 2024, TFG, led by billionaire Dan Friedkin, completed their acquisition of Everton, ending Farhad Moshiri&#8217;s eight-year tenure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"1011\">The takeover marked a pivotal moment for the club, with TFG expressing a commitment to restoring Everton to its &#8220;rightful place in the Premier League table.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"1011\">Dan Friedkin assumed the role of chairman, while Marc Watts, president of TFG, was appointed executive chairman.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"1011\">The new ownership has emphasised &#8220;thoughtful and strategic investment&#8221; in the men&#8217;s first-team squad, the academy, and the women&#8217;s team, aiming for both financial stability and improved on-field performance.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Everton owners The Friedkin Group are in talks with Leeds United\u2019s current CEO Angus Kinnear, to join the club \ud83d\udd35 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/B1igKRdWDo\">pic.twitter.com\/B1igKRdWDo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Bobble (@ElBobble) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ElBobble\/status\/1892572121991192885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1058\">Angus Kinnear&#8217;s Potential Move to Everton<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1486\">Angus Kinnear has been with Leeds for nearly eight years, playing a crucial role in the club&#8217;s operations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1486\">His previous experience includes positions at Arsenal, where he served as commercial director during the club&#8217;s transition to the Emirates Stadium, and at West Ham United.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1486\">Kinnear is currently the sole remaining senior figure from former chairman Andrea Radrizzani&#8217;s tenure on the Elland Road board of directors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"2013\">According to reports, recruitment agency Nolan Partners have been engaged to identify suitable candidates for Everton&#8217;s CEO role, leveraging their expertise in placing high-level sports executives.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"2013\">While Kinnear is among those shortlisted, there has been no official approach at this stage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"2013\">A Leeds spokesperson said that the club&#8217;s focus remains on their promotion campaign, with Leeds currently leading the Championship table with 13 games remaining, aiming for a return to the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2603\">As Everton embark on this new chapter under TFG, the potential appointment of an experienced executive like Angus Kinnear could play a pivotal role in achieving the club&#8217;s ambitious objectives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leeds United&#8217;s chief executive, Angus Kinnear, has reportedly been identified as a potential candidate for the chief executive officer (CEO) position at Everton. 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