‘Dan Friedkin to be appointed Everton chairman’ as new arrivals confirmed
Everton have seen plenty of changes behind the scenes since The Friedkin Group (TFG) completed its takeover in December.
The Merseysiders have all but secured their Premier League status this season following the appointment of David Moyes earlier this year.
Angus Kinnear, who has spent eight years with Leeds United, has been drafted in as the club’s new CEO, effective from June.
Everton also confirmed earlier this month Aaron Duckmanton is joining as chief marketing and digital officer and Simon Hunter is coming in as chief stadium commercial officer.
Meanwhile, owner Dan Friedkin has now been appointed as a director alongside Eric Williamson, who has worked in various leadership roles at TFG across the past 35 years.
Fellow TFG staff Marc Watts and Analaura Moreira-Dunkel were appointed to the Everton board in December, joining pre-existing members Colin Chong and Katie Charles.
Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – revealed there is a rumour Friedkin could be appointed as the club’s new chairman.
As part of the boardroom changes, director of football Kevin Thelwell will leave Everton at the end of this season, while chief commercial and communications officer Richard Kenyon is also set to depart after 11 years at Goodison.
Everton boardroom concern emerges after new hires
Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Wyness admitted it’s concerning there is a lack of football experience following the latest boardroom appointments.
He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “I have got to say that there’s a number of names now.
“I think Eric comes from Gulf States Toyota. If I understand correctly, he’s also been on the board of Roma, which I understand is his only football experience.
“There seems to be a bit of a trend here of a couple of people that have been around Roma.
“But apart from that lack of football experience, that’s one thing that obviously can be rectified in the days ahead.
“But at the moment, I think that’s a little bit of a concerning sign.
“There’s also rumours of Dan Friedkin himself coming in as chairman and joining the board.
“That would mean Marc Watts stays as executive chairman while Friedkin himself would be chairman.
“I think there is still room to add some more football experience.
“I think that would be helpful rather than just making it a Friedkin fest.”
Everton well-placed to agree Tom Fellows deal
Football Insider revealed on 21 March Everton are well-placed to agree a deal for Tom Fellows after he’s impressed at West Brom.
An agreement had been reached with the 21-year-old on transfer deadline day at the end of the January window, but the two clubs were unable to finalise a fee.
| Appearances (Starts) | 38 (30) |
| Goals | 2 |
| Assists | 11 |
Football Insider revealed on 7 February Everton are planning to return for Fellows when they are in a better financial position to meet a higher asking price.
The England Under-21 international has registered two goals and 11 assists in 38 appearances for the Championship promotion contenders this season.
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