Why Manchester United have appointed Patrick Stewart as interim CEO
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United are confident Patrick Stewart will be able to provide them with deep knowledge and stability as they begin their search for a new chief executive officer.
Stewart will take over as the club's interim CEO after it was announced that Richard Arnold would step down from the role after 16 years with the club.
United insist Arnold is leaving the club on good terms, having transformed the club’s commercial operations, driven revenues to record levels and left strong foundations for the future. TAKEOVER LATEST: Richard Arnold set to leave READ MORE: Joel Glazer sends leaving message to Arnold The 52-year-old has been at United since 2007 and was appointed chief executive in February 2022, following Ed Woodward’s exit as executive vice chairman.
He is credited with driving huge commercial growth at the club and played an integral role in delivering the biggest kit deal in Premier League history following their renewal with Adidas, as well as a high-profile shirt sponsorship deal with with Qualcomm Snapdragon.
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