LONDON, UK – Former Rogers’ president and CEO Guy Laurence has kicked off a new gig as chief executive of Chelsea Football Club.
Founded in 1905 and based in London, the professional football club is the reigning champions of the Premier League.
Reporting to the club’s board of directors, Laurence (pictured) will assume overall responsibility for the club’s day-to-day operations, including the continuing development of its commercial activities in the UK and around the world, in order to increase revenues.
Laurence was ousted from Rogers in October 2016 after less than three years atop the Toronto-based communications giant.
“We look forward to Guy joining the club during an exciting period for Chelsea on and off the field”, said chairman Bruce Buck, in the announcement. “He will be working with the owner and the Board to increase our commercial revenues and maximize digital opportunities, identifying new ways to best serve our supporters here in the UK and further grow our international fan base.”
