Chelsea Football Club appoint Guy Laurence as new chief executive
January 11, 2018
Chelsea Football Club has today announced the appointment of Guy Laurence as their new Chief Executive.
Laurence will start his new position with the Blues at the start of February, reporting directly to the club’s Board of Directors.
Laurence will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Premier League club, with a focus on increasing revenues through the development of commercial activities both in the UK and around the world.
Chelsea Chairman, Bruce Buck, said: “We look forward to Guy joining the club during an exciting period for Chelsea on and off the field.
“He will be working with the owner and the Board to increase our commercial revenues and maximise digital opportunities, identifying new ways to best serve our supporters here in the UK and further grow our international fan base.”
Laurence brings with him significant experience in senior roles courtesy of recent positions as the President and CEO of Rogers Communications, one of Canada’s largest communications and media businesses.