Everton Football Club has unveiled major leadership updates, including Angus Kinnear’s appointment as CEO, Colin Chong’s shift to spearhead the new stadium project, and a strategic move to transition from a single Director of Football to a broader sporting leadership team.
Angus Kinnear will become Everton’s new CEO, effective from 1 June 2025. Angus will join Everton from Leeds United, where he has been CEO since 2017. Before Leeds, Angus held leadership roles at Arsenal and West Ham United. More will be shared on his appointment in due course.
Colin Chong will remain with the Club overseeing Everton’s new stadium and the regeneration of its surrounding area, as well the future of Goodison Park.
Director of Football Kevin Thelwell will continue to lead the sporting department until the new CEO is in place and then leave the Club when his contract expires at the end of the season. Kevin joined Everton in 2022 and has worked with successive managers to ensure that the Club retained its Premier League status.
The Club will transition from a single Director of Football to a wider sporting leadership team. Planning for the summer transfer window is already under way, led by the sporting department and David Moyes, and senior appointments will be announced in due course.
Chief Commercial and Communications Officer Richard Kenyon is also leaving the Club. Richard has served Everton for more than 11 years in a variety of senior leadership positions, including as CEO of Everton in the Community from 2018-2021.
Everton’s full statement can be found here.