Ali Pour and the Board of Glentoran FC are delighted to announce the appointment of Tony Webster as Chief Executive Officer of the club. Tony commences his new role on Monday 2nd September.
The new CEO, currently based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire has a wealth of experience in growth and transformation of Businesses, with a deep insight into sports clubs, possessing a Master’s degree in Sporting Directorship and was a Visiting Lecturer in Sports Business Management at York University.
Tony will have overall responsibility for leading the off the pitch activities for the club including developing new revenue streams from a wider range of sources. He will lead a team of full time and part time employees and the club’s outstanding legion of volunteers to add greater professionalism to off field activities and to build further on recent investment in the club. He has expressed a keenness to engage with all of the key stakeholders in and around Glentoran.
He will also work closely with Manager Declan Devine to ensure Declan and the coaching team have the professional support and resources necessary to help achieve success for the first team.
Glentoran majority shareholder Ali Pour warmly welcomed Tony to the club: “”After witnessing Glentoran’s rapid growth, it became apparent to me that our club needed a high calibre chief executive to help us with our expansion plans. Tony was an exceptional candidate and came highly recommended by associates of mine within the Premier league. He will bring invaluable business experience that will hugely benefit a club of this magnitude.”
Tony spoke to www.glentoran.com of his appointment: “When Ali first approached me, it was immediately clear that his commitment, passion, and ambition for the club were unwavering. I quickly realized that I could contribute to achieving those goals. After spending several months getting to know each other and visiting the club, I am thrilled to accept the role.
“Joining a club with such a rich history and passionate fan base is both a privilege and a responsibility. I am excited about what we can achieve together, driven by a vision that respects and honours the club’s storied past while also embracing innovation to lead us into a new era of success, both on and off the field.
“While significant investments have been made in recent years, the first team has yet to achieve the success we all desire. It’s clear that for sustained success, the club must operate on a solid financial footing and become financially self-sufficient. This will allow us to build a strong foundation for the future.
“Football is fundamentally about community, and this club is deeply woven into the fabric of ours. I look forward to engaging with our fans and supporters, working together to ensure that the club not only excels in competition but also strengthens its bond with the community through new ventures and initiatives.”
Welcome to Glentoran Tony.