Board/Owners Related Stuff

[duncanmckenzieismagic]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/mar/13/everton-ceo-robert-elstone-super-league-rugby

[markjazzbassist]

good, don't let the door hit you on the way out

[johnh]

If he does go, will anyone notice?

[rubecula]

only by the ones who wanted him out  but mostly not as most do nit give shit

[Romey 1878]

2 hours ago, johnh said:

If he does go, will anyone notice?

In a positive way, yeah. 

[Shukes]

Apparently he has worked a lot on the stadium project. So as long as that doesn’t mean are a hit, he won’t be missed. Just need to make sure someone takes the reins and keeps it moving. 

For all his faults, we seem to have progressed a lot financially and business model wise since he’s been here.

No idea if it’s because of him or not, just something he seems to have been involved heavily in.

[Quinn31]

 

[markjazzbassist]

great stuff @Quinn31 that matchday and commercial shortfall (compared to liverpool) seems to be the biggest barriers.  the broadcast revenues are only 23m apart, whereas 60m on matchday and 109m on commercial.

 

the new stadium should be able to help with matchday revenue by adding more seats and hopefully corporate boxes.  the commerical shortfall doesn't seem like it's being addressed really which is not good.

[Quinn31]

29 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said:

great stuff @Quinn31 that matchday and commercial shortfall (compared to liverpool) seems to be the biggest barriers.  the broadcast revenues are only 23m apart, whereas 60m on matchday and 109m on commercial.

 

the new stadium should be able to help with matchday revenue by adding more seats and hopefully corporate boxes.  the commerical shortfall doesn't seem like it's being addressed really which is not good.

I think at the end of the day, and Everton fans aren't going to like hearing this, there's a significant difference in brand value between Liverpool and Everton and in our current state, Liverpool will be able to command far more valuable commercial sponsorships due to it being a much more global brand. IE: We aren't going to command anywhere near what Liverpool will for their shirt contract and their shirt sponsor contract. 

What we really needed was to be bought about ten years ago before FFP and the assessment of fair valuation for commercial sponsorships so we could get an absurdly overvalued sponsorship - ex: Etihad and Man City about 5-7 years ago. 

The thing is - being over reliant on broadcast revenues and the fact that they are now making up a much higher % of PL team revenues will actually push us towards the Burnley's and Bournemouth's of the world given that all teams in the PL are  much richer now from these sources. 

Agree- excellent break out - Tifo does really nice work. 

[markjazzbassist]

6 minutes ago, Quinn31 said:

I think at the end of the day, and Everton fans aren't going to like hearing this, there's a significant difference in brand value between Liverpool and Everton and in our current state, Liverpool will be able to command far more valuable commercial sponsorships due to it being a much more global brand. IE: We aren't going to command anywhere near what Liverpool will for their shirt contract and their shirt sponsor contract. 

What we really needed was to be bought about ten years ago before FFP and the assessment of fair valuation for commercial sponsorships so we could get an absurdly overvalued sponsorship - ex: Etihad and Man City about 5-7 years ago. 

The thing is - being over reliant on broadcast revenues and the fact that they are now making up a much higher % of PL team revenues will actually push us towards the Burnley's and Bournemouth's of the world given that all teams in the PL are  much richer now from these sources. 

Agree- excellent break out - Tifo does really nice work. 

yeah i was thinking that in the back of my mind but didn't want to say it out loud, cue the "we were big in the 80's and still are" crowd (i mean no disrespect, just that reality is we aren't that big anymore).  The only thing i can think of is to win something to get more recognition, which it seems like moshiri is trying to do by spending on players and managers.  That in turn brings larger commercial deals.  But it is a tough thing to do, look at spurs.

[MikeO]

1 hour ago, markjazzbassist said:

yeah i was thinking that in the back of my mind but didn't want to say it out loud, cue the "we were big in the 80's and still are" crowd (i mean no disrespect, just that reality is we aren't that big anymore). 

Been said many times before but Heysel sealed that; we were on the brink of something huge but were denied the chance. Not being bitter it's just the truth, we were the best team in Europe but weren't allowed to prove it.

[Quinn31]

1 hour ago, MikeO said:

Been said many times before but Heysel sealed that; we were on the brink of something huge but were denied the chance. Not being bitter it's just the truth, we were the best team in Europe but weren't allowed to prove it.

I shouldn't comment on matters in which I don't know a ton about, but yeah - it would seem we were a team on the brink of being one of the true big boys across Europe and gaining a lot of fame across the continent - instead of being able to potentially really build a brand, all our best players left.... right before the start of the Premier League when we had a chance to really build a global audience and gain financial power as a club (like Man United). Couldn't have been worse timing between the European ban for us and the mere 5 years later that the age of the PL started and global tv...

[markjazzbassist]

1 hour ago, MikeO said:

Been said many times before but Heysel sealed that; we were on the brink of something huge but were denied the chance. Not being bitter it's just the truth, we were the best team in Europe but weren't allowed to prove it.

that makes total sense mike, i'm too young to know, i always thought it was the owner in the 90's who "ruined" the club.  but seems it goes further back.

[Palfy]

3 hours ago, MikeO said:

Been said many times before but Heysel sealed that; we were on the brink of something huge but were denied the chance. Not being bitter it's just the truth, we were the best team in Europe but weren't allowed to prove it.

It is the truth Mike we paid the ultimate penalty for a incident we had no control over where's the justice in that.

We will never know the true cost of that decision we can only guess, but you and I can remember that we had the best team in Europe and dominated teams with our physical strength and slick passing.

[duncanmckenzieismagic]

Scroll down to the bottom of the article and there is a bit about Moshiri looking to buy out Jon Wodds’ Shares

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/chelsea-have-50m-up-their-sleeve-in-new-deal-q7ddk3c28

[Romey 1878]

2 hours ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said:

Scroll down to the bottom of the article and there is a bit about Moshiri looking to buy out Jon Wodds’ Shares

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/chelsea-have-50m-up-their-sleeve-in-new-deal-q7ddk3c28

At one time that would have filled me with joy. 

[Makis]

2 hours ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said:

Scroll down to the bottom of the article and there is a bit about Moshiri looking to buy out Jon Wodds’ Shares

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/chelsea-have-50m-up-their-sleeve-in-new-deal-q7ddk3c28

This part?

 

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[markjazzbassist]

http://www.evertonfc.com/news/2018/05/15/club-news

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Everton announce restructure of its Executive Leadership team and changes to its Board, effective from 1 June 2018.

• Professor Denise Barrett-Baxendale promoted to Chief Executive
• Dr Keith Harris to become Club’s Deputy Chairman
• Alexander Ryazantsev to take up Chief Finance and Commercial Officer role
• Current Chief Executive, Robert Elstone, to depart for Super League

Professor Denise Barrett-Baxendale will take over from Robert Elstone as Everton’s Chief Executive Officer from 1 June. Professor Barrett-Baxendale, who is currently the Club’s Deputy Chief Executive with responsibility for Human Resources, Marketing and Media, Legal, Risk and Governance, Operations and Ticketing, has also played an increasing role in the running of the Club’s Football Operations, including involvement with the first-team, Under-23s, the Club’s hugely successful Academy set-up and is the Club’s lead on the Goodison Park legacy project.

Professor Barrett-Baxendale joined Everton in the Community in 2010 as Chief Executive Officer before being promoted to Chief Operating Officer at the Club and Deputy Chief Executive in 2013. In this period she has led numerous initiatives, including enhancing the matchday experience and fan engagement which have contributed to record-breaking attendances over recent seasons. She has also taken the lead in establishing new departments including Fan Services, Legal, Risk and Governance and the Club’s first Disability Liaison team. She has also transformed Everton in the Community into one of the world’s leading sports charities and in 2014 was awarded an MBE for her services to the Community.

On her promotion to the Chief Executive Officer role, Professor Barrett-Baxendale said: “I am so proud to be given this opportunity and grateful for the support of the Chairman, Board of Directors and Mr Moshiri. I fully understand the privileged position that I will be taking up and the responsibilities that come with it. This is a great Club – footballing royalty - with the best, most committed fans and I can assure every single Evertonian that I am completely committed to driving our Club forward and making the most of the opportunities that we have. I know what the priorities are and I’m determined that we make progress in these areas. It’s also important to me that we make our progress in the right way - in the ‘Everton way’ - and this includes listening, consulting and collaborating on all important Club matters.”

There will also be a change on the Club’s Board of Directors, with Dr Keith Harris becoming Deputy Chairman in place of Jon Woods who will remain on the Board. Dr Harris, who has been on the Club’s Board since 2016, has held senior executive and Board-level roles with several Blue-Chip organisations in both the UK and USA, including Morgan Grenfell (Deutsche Bank), Drexel Burnham Lambert, Apax Partners, HSBC Investment Bank - as Chief Executive – and Seymour Pierce where he was Chairman and Principal Owner. He was also Chairman of the Football League between 2000 and 2002. In addition to taking up additional responsibilities as Deputy Chair, Dr Harris will be the Board Member responsible for driving the Club’s new stadium project forward, an area in which he has vast experience from his time as Director of Wembley National Stadium Limited, owner of Wembley Stadium, between 2001 and 2007.

Commenting on his appointment to Deputy Chairman, Dr Harris said: “I am looking forward to taking a more senior role in the overall running of the Club at Board level and to be taking the lead in some of the Club’s most important projects, from first-team football matters to the new stadium project. The opportunity we have at Bramley-Moore Dock is potentially one of the most significant in the Club’s history. Through my previous involvement in Wembley, I understand both the opportunities and the complexities in delivering a new stadium. While we still have some significant hurdles to overcome, we’re all fully committed to making this happen as quickly and efficiently as we possibly can.”

Alexander (Sasha) Ryazantsev, will join the Executive Leadership team from 1 June and will take responsibility for the Club’s Financial and Commercial performance. Sasha has been a member of Everton’s Board of Directors since March 2016 and has mainly focused on relationships with creditors and investors, most notably being responsible for attracting the £60m Revolving Credit Facility from ICBC, the world’s largest bank by assets. 

Mr Ryazantsev said: “I’m really pleased to be taking up the position of Chief Finance and Commercial Officer and to be supporting Denise in the running of this great Football Club. We’re all fully committed to making the most of the opportunities we have, including growing our commercial revenues and delivering a new stadium, while ensuring we run the business in a sustainable way. This new structure presents us with clear lines of responsibility and accountability and provides us with a strong platform to move forward from. I’m very excited to be a part of it.”

Departing Chief Executive Robert Elstone, who joined Everton as Deputy Chief Executive in 2005 before becoming Chief Executive in 2009, has led the growth, development and reputation of the Club over that period. In setting a very clear vision for Everton, he has been instrumental in Club strategy and has helped to build a Club widely respected for its fan and community engagement. He is highly regarded across the international football community.

He has led the Club’s new stadium project, defining the ‘Key Principles’ which will underpin a football and fan-centric new stadium design and reached an agreement in principle for a loan from Liverpool City Council which will contribute significantly to the costs of delivering the scheme at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Robert has also overseen significant commercial growth, including securing Club-record main partner and retail contracts, and building enduring partnerships with Chang, Fanatics and Umbro. 

He has championed the affordable football that has seen Goodison Park full every week, breaking its Premier League attendance records and encouraging record numbers of young fans through the turnstiles. He was a key player in the introduction of the Premier League’s £30 away ticket price cap, introduced for the 2016/17 season and a driving force behind the establishment of the Club’s envied fan engagement strategies.

On leaving Everton, Mr Elstone said: “I have enjoyed 13 wonderful years here and feel privileged to have been able to play a significant role in the development of such a great Club. I will leave with many great memories, all shared with fantastic and talented colleagues.

“I have always said I am proud to have been given such an important custodial role and I leave a Club with a very clear sense of purpose and identity; one that places its fans ‘front and centre’ in all its decisions.

“Mark Chapman described us, again, as a proper Football Club. To have played a part in that makes me proud. To have had the opportunity to work for a Proper Club, makes me feel very privileged. 

“I would like to thank the Chairman, my colleagues on the Board and Mr Moshiri for giving me the opportunity to lead such an amazing Football Club. I will always be grateful for such a rare, exciting and privileged opportunity.”

Everton Chairman Bill Kenwright commented: “We are sad to see Robert leave the Club and wish him nothing but success. Robert has obviously been a passionate Evertonian since the day he first set foot here, but I have always known that his enduring love has been Rugby League. And we wish him well in his new role leading his favourite sport. Robert has run the Club wisely and well, throughout his time as our Chief Executive, and has become one of the most respected in the game. I will personally miss him for all the help he gave me, particularly on difficult transfer negotiations – and for the stability he brought to the Club throughout his time here. Thank you, Robert.

“My feelings about Denise are well known. She is a powerhouse and has my admiration and respect. The work that she has done for this Club, and particularly with our Community programme, has been monumental, and I’m more than pleased that she will help lead the Club to a new future. She has, and always has had, my total endorsement. I also congratulate Keith and Sasha on their new roles.”

Farhad Moshiri, Everton’s Major Shareholder, added: “I have been extremely impressed by the impact Denise has made in her time at Everton and Everton in the Community. She knows how to get results and I admire the way she goes about getting them. Her experience in football and business combined with her drive and ambition gives me complete confidence that she will be able to take all areas of the Club forward. I must also thank Robert for his valuable contribution to the Club over the past 13 years and wish him every success in his new role.”

[StevO]

See ya later Bob. 

Happy to see Sasha move up, he has a ruthless reputation.

Also made up for Denise, she might not have massive experience but she has turned EITC into something to really be proud of. During her work there she worked closely with the council, which could be vital for the stadium move. See any of her speeches, she is a fierce and determined woman, she will put everything into this job. I hope she makes the grade. 

[Makis]

Harris is responsible for the stadium project, tho.

[markjazzbassist]

8 minutes ago, Makis said:

Harris is responsible for the stadium project, tho.

i don't know much about him but isn'tt that for the best?  he was director of Wembley for 6 years.

 

very happy with the announcement and results.  seems the right people are in place now, jon woods just a member of the board with no duties (what has he ever done?) and elstone is finally gone.  let's hope moshiri is doing better with the back of house than he is with the front (ie. sam).

[Finn balor]

Let’s rejoice! That Elstone was a prize sausage 

[plaidharper]

Few days in and the changes are happening.  Keep em coming Moshiri!

[Makis]

39 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said:

i don't know much about him but isn'ttt that for the best?  he was director of Wembley for 6 years.

Indeed, just pointing this out because the previous message mentioned Denise in relation to the stadium project.

[StevO]

1 hour ago, Makis said:

Harris is responsible for the stadium project, tho.

Yes he is, but he would be a fool not to use her relationship with the council to his benefit. I’m sure a man of his experience will happily take a bit of help from his colleagues. 

[Newty82]

Buzzing that the Professor has the CEO job.

She's a proper Evertonian. Knows the club inside out.

When I've seen her talk, she me nothing but good vibes.

[Shukes]

Thank you for the work done with stadium project as it is something we have yearned for, for years. We’re a better run club business wise now than when you started..... we just need to learn to play football and we could really step forward.

[Newty82]

5 minutes ago, Shukes said:

Thank you for the work done with stadium project as it is something we have yearned for, for years. We’re a better run club business wise now than when you started..... we just need to learn to play football and we could really step forward.

Who you talking to?!

[Newty82]

Hopefully, as new positions are taken up, a new more focused era begins where decisions are taken quicker and with more focus on a single idea, rather than the mess we have had in recent times.

[Sir McGiven]

I don't know most of the mentioned names in this announcement but here to say something else.

I've seen the same announcement in other Everton forums (not a member but reading them all) and it is really annoying to see some people are getting angry about new chief executive just because that position is taken by a woman. One says "Fuck off Moshiri, are you out of your mind? A woman really?" and the other says something more disgusting. Many posts like this... 

Well, at the beginning I signed myself up for this forum as it appeared first on google search but I am glad that I am here instead of the others. Thanks, Google.

I wish the best for them no matter what their gender is.