Chelsea Women Appoint The Athletic's GM As New CEO Announcement

Chelsea Women Appoint Global Media Executive As New CEO

Chelsea Women have appointed the former general manager of The Athletic, Dan Roan, as their new chief executive officer. Roan, who was responsible for the day-to-day operations of The Athletic, left the sports news organization in June 2023 with immediate effect.

Roan's Experience

Roan has over 20 years of experience in the sports industry, having worked as a journalist, broadcaster, and executive. Before joining The Athletic, he was the head of football at Sky Sports, where he was responsible for all of the broadcaster's football coverage. He also worked as a sports correspondent for the BBC, where he covered a wide range of sporting events, including the Olympics and the World Cup.

Roan is a highly respected figure in the sports industry, and his appointment is a major coup for Chelsea Women. He has a wealth of experience in both the media and the sports business, and he is well-respected by players, coaches, and administrators.

Chelsea's Ambitions

Chelsea Women are one of the most successful women's football clubs in the world, having won the Women's Super League title four times in the past five seasons. The club is also a regular competitor in the UEFA Women's Champions League, and they reached the semi-finals of the competition in 2019.

The appointment of Roan suggests that Chelsea Women are ambitious to achieve even more success in the future. Roan has a proven track record of success in the sports industry, and he is likely to bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to Chelsea Women.

Quotes From Roan And Chelsea Women

Roan said: "I am delighted to be joining Chelsea Women as CEO. This is a club with a proud history and a bright future, and I am excited to be part of the team that will help drive the club forward."

Chelsea Women chairman, Bruce Buck, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Dan to Chelsea Women. He is a highly experienced and respected executive, and we are confident that he will be a valuable asset to the club."