Roche has been appointed to a new position.
Manchester United have announced Collette Roche has been appointed as 'chief executive officer, new stadium development'. Roche was previously chief operating officer, and her promotion will formalise her role leading the club’s participation in the Old Trafford regeneration planning.
United confirmed Roche will report to chief executive officer Omar Berrada. The club described Roche's appointment as an "exciting next step in plans for the (Old Traffford) development."
The Old Trafford regeneration mayoral development corporation met for the first time at the Imperial War Museum North last week. Roche steps into her new role just as those plans begin to take shape.
The mayoral development corporation will be the driving force behind the transformation of the 370-acre Old Trafford area, supporting the delivery of more than 15,000 new homes and 90,000 jobs, improved public spaces, and significant infrastructure benefits for supporters, residents and visitors.
Omar Berrada, CEO, said of the appointment: “Collette has done a fantastic job leading the club’s work to develop our ambition to build a new 100,000-seater stadium as part of the wider [Old Trafford](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/old-trafford) Regeneration.
“As we start to accelerate our plans, we are delighted that Collette will now be totally focused on working to deliver this hugely important project.”
Collette Roche, CEO, new stadium development, added: “I am incredibly proud to have been asked to lead the new stadium development and continue to work closely with the mayoral cevelopment Corporation and all our diverse stakeholders. “Our aspiration is to create the best stadium in the world for the best team and fanbase in sport – guided by fans’ input throughout the design and development process. We are committed to taking a consultative approach, ensuring our plans are shaped by fans every step of the way.”
Last year, Roche was linked with a move to become Newcastle's CEO, but she remained in Manchester, and has now been given a fresh title and remit to oversee the Old Trafford development.