Chelsea FC announces new business leadership executives

James Murray, formerly Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Business Operations at the club, assumes a new role as Chief Operating Officer, taking on a wider remit of responsibility in the day-to-day running of club operations.

Kline will lead the club’s commercial team, while Lynch will continue to head up the club’s marketing, content and product divisions and lead our digital transformation efforts. All three will report into the President of Chelsea FC, Jason Gannon.

Casper Stylsvig has left the club to pursue other opportunities, and we thank him for his contributions over the past two years. As Chief Revenue Officer, Casper played a key role in driving the club’s commercial development, strengthening global partnerships and supporting Chelsea’s continued growth.

A Chelsea FC spokesperson said:

‘Todd and Phil are both steeped in experience and respected in their fields, and we look forward to continue working with them to drive the club forward, building on the foundations for the future. As a club, we also want to express our collective gratitude to Casper for all his work and commitment since joining.

‘James Murray’s promotion to COO is well-deserved. Since joining the club, he has played a crucial role in the progress we have made in all areas across the business and we look forward to continuing to grow as a club together.’

About Todd Kline

Kline has many years of experience in revenue generation across sports and entertainment, with leadership roles at the Miami Dolphins, AEG, and most recently leading commercial operations at Tottenham Hotspur.

About Phil Lynch

Lynch brings with him a wealth of expertise in the digital and media landscape, following his long tenure at Manchester United, VP role at tech giant Yahoo! and SVP at Sony.

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