Manchester United have officially confirmed to the Stock Exchange that Peter Kenyon has left as the club's chief executive and named his successor as David Gill.
It emerged on Monday that Kenyon was on his way to join Chelsea as part of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich's rebuilding of the club. Although United released a general statement announcing the changes later on Monday night, as a publicly limited company they were obliged to make it official to the City. "The board of Manchester United plc is delighted to announce the appointment of David Gill as its new chief executive with immediate effect, to replace Peter Kenyon who has resigned today," said the statement. "Mr Kenyon will now go on 'garden leave' in accordance with the terms of his contract." Manchester United plc chairman Sir Roy Gardner said he was looking forward to a smooth transition during the change of the top man off the field. "We would like to thank Peter for his significant contribution to the success of Manchester United on and off the pitch in the last six years," he said. "David, as managing director, has also played a major role in that success, and we are delighted that his appointment will bring both experience and continuity to this position." ________________________________________________________________________ Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE Yahoo! Messenger http://mail.messenger.yahoo.co.uk ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Buy Ink Cartridges or Refill Kits for Your HP, Epson, Canon or Lexmark Printer at Myinks.com. Free s/h on orders $50 or more to the US & Canada. http://www.c1tracking.com/l.asp?cid=5511 http://us.click.yahoo.com/l.m7sD/LIdGAA/qnsNAA/tsUolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> *************************************** Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe to the list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe from the list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
