Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Wrexham have announced a highly-experienced chief to be their new CEO.
As Wrexham now head into League One, the club have made the immediate appointment of Michael Williamson.
His career in football has seen him work for Italian giants Inter Milan, as well as roles at DC United and David Beckham’s Inter Miami.
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In a message to supporters, Wrexham AFC Co-Chairmen Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds said: “As the fortunes and dreams of Wrexham AFC have grown, so must our club operations. The Board is pleased to welcome Michael Williamson as new CEO of Wrexham.
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“Michael comes to us with deep global football experience with D.C. United, Inter Milan and most recently Miami FC.
“Over his many years at Serie A’s Inter Milan, he served various roles including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-CEO of San Siro Stadium. He has worn many hats and will continue to wear many more now that his hat will say Wrexham AFC. Also, Michael. We’re out of hats. Could you get on that? Love, Rob and Ryan.”
In the announcement to supporters, Williamson also spoke of his delight at joining the ambitious project.
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He said: “I am delighted to join Wrexham AFC after their impressive back-to-back promotions to League One.
“I look forward to working with the dedicated management, staff, and players who have excelled since Rob and Ryan’s arrival in 2020. As we plan for further growth and success on and off the pitch, we will prioritise maintaining our strong ties to the Wrexham community and our loyal fan base while enhancing our international appeal.”
Wrexham fans are still celebrating back to back promotions under McElhenney and Reynolds, but the club have seen a few exits.
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Earlier this month it was announced that Wrexham’s previous CEO Fleur Robinson would leave the club after three years heading operations at the Red Dragons.
Reynolds and McElhenney paid tribute to her in a statement: “We are extremely grateful for all that Fleur has done in transforming the club over the past couple of years and we wish her every success with her future plans.”
Ben Tozer, Luke Young, Aaron Hayden, Rob Lainton, Callum McFadzean and Jordan Tunnicliffe were also released following the end of their contracts.