Everton announce changes at boardroom level with CEO headlining mass exodus | OneFootball

Everton have announced changes to the board of directors following an abysmal Premier League campaign where they narrowly avoided relegation to the Championship.

The Toffees supporters repeatedly clamoured for changes at the boardroom level after several terrible sporting decisions that plunged the club into chaos.

Everton were lucky to avoid the ultimate catastrophe in the final fixture of last season, and they have now confirmed several key departures as the club makes changes within the hierarchy.

Everon have revealed that Chief Executive Officer Denise Barrett-Baxendale, Chief Finance and Strategy Officer Grant Ingles and Non-Executive Director Graeme Sharp have all left their roles effective immediately.

A statement from the trio read: “We have all been fully committed during our time here and are disappointed to have made the decision to leave Everton.

“We have worked tirelessly alongside our Chairman in what has been a challenging period to deliver some of the most significant projects in Everton’s history – projects that will safeguard and sustain the commercial future of the club for generations to come.

“It has been an honour and a privilege to serve as Directors. We would like to thank everyone who has supported us during our time here. We wish the club we have loved to serve every success in the future.”

Chairman Bill Kenwright, whose future is also expected to be decided over the next 48 hours, added: “This has been a great Board who have all worked tirelessly for the club, no matter what the circumstances.

“My relationship with Denise has been known as one of the closest in football. I thank her for her many achievements, particularly her magnificent work in respect of our new stadium.”

Everton finished 17th in the Premier League last season, retaining their top-flight status with a slender 1-0 victory over Bournemouth in a dramatic season finale.