Chelsea Football Club announces that
Ron Gourlay, after 10 successful years at the club including five as Chief Executive, is leaving Chelsea in order to pursue new business opportunities.
The club, and in particular the owner and directors, wish to thank Ron for his many years of service to Chelsea and support his desire to seek new challenges. Rons efforts have helped the club to achieve its position as one of the leading football clubs in the world.
Pending additional appointments, Chairman
Bruce Buck and Director
Marina Granovskaia will assume additional executive responsibilities.
Ron said: It has been a privilege to have played a role in the clubs considerable achievements both on and off the pitch over the last 10 years, but I feel the time is right to move on to other challenges. I would like to thank Mr Abramovich, the directors, the manager and players and all the staff for their support during my time at the club, and wish them much continued success in the future.