Chelsea has named new club owner Todd Boehly as the new chairman of the club’s board, effective immediately.
In May, Boehly lead a consortium to purchase Chelsea after Roman Abramovich sold the club under pressure from sanctions from the British government stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The changes to Chelsea’s board are taking place after that sale was officially completed, allowing the American businessman to lead a new era.
“As custodians of Chelsea FC, we now begin executing our long-term vision and plan for the club, creating an outstanding experience for its passionate, loyal fans, and continuing to challenge for top honors in line with Chelsea FC’s decorated history,” said Boehly in an official club statement. “Working together, side-by-side, we are firmly committed to winning, both on and off the pitch. For us, that effort has begun.”
Chelsea’s announcement also confirmed the departure of club director Marina Granovskaia. Boehly will act as an interim sporting director for Chelsea while they pursue a permanent hire in the role, putting him front and center on the soccer side of the business as they enter the ever-important summer transfer window.
The new Chelsea board is largely comprised of members of the Boehly consortium, with his Clearlake Capital partners Behdad Eghbali, José E. Feliciano, and James Pade all listed as board members, along with Boehly’s fellow Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter and Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss.
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