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Man Utd chief executive Arnold to step down

15 Nov 2023
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Richard Arnold to leave after 16 years at Old Trafford as club start search for successor

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Manchester United have announced that their chief executive Richard Arnold is stepping down after 16 years with the club.

Arnold took on the role in February 2022, succeeding Edward Woodward, and will provide "transitional support" to Man Utd until the end of December. 

United general counsel Patrick Stewart will take over as chief executive on an interim basis while the club conduct a search for a permanent replacement.

Joel Glazer, executive co-chairman, said: “I would like to thank Richard for his outstanding service to Manchester United over the past 16 years, and wish him all the best for his future endeavours. We are fortunate to be able to call on the deep knowledge and experience of Patrick Stewart to provide interim stability and continuity as we embark on a search for a new permanent CEO.”

The departing Arnold said: “It has been an incredible privilege to serve this great football club for the past 16 years. Through highs and lows, the constant has been the dedication of our employees and fans. I would like to thank all of them for their loyalty and commitment, and wish everyone associated with the club the very best for the future.”

Stewart added: “Together with my leadership team colleagues, my job will be to ensure that the club’s foundations remain stable while we embrace changes that can make us stronger over the long term, on and off the pitch, and to support the search for a new permanent CEO.”

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