Newcastle United official announcement – Head of Strategy appointed | OneFootball

Newcastle United have now appointed a Head of Strategy.

Promoted into the newly created NUFC role is former Sunderland manager Jack Ross.

The official Newcastle United announcement (see below) stating:

‘In addition to overseeing the club’s player loan and emerging talent strategy, Jack will also lead on building strategic relationships with other clubs, introducing new football development and talent pathway opportunities in the UK and overseas.’

The newly appointed Newcastle United Head of Strategy will report into the club’s Sporting Director (once one is appointed…).

The club also stating that; ‘The establishment of this model is aimed at enabling talent depth and retention, as well as supporting the development of Newcastle United’s global brand and IP.’

Newcastle United official announcement – 14 July 2025:

‘Newcastle United have appointed Jack Ross as the club’s Head of Football Strategy.

Reporting into a new Sporting Director, Jack will take on an important leadership role that will help to develop a consistent sporting philosophy across the club.

He will work within the Football Directorate alongside senior leadership across all sites, supporting communication, collaboration and the implementation of best practice across men’s, women’s and Academy football.

Having previously overseen almost 300 professional matches as a manager, Jack initially joined Newcastle United’s Academy’s as Head of Coach Development in March 2023 before moving to the position of Head of Strategic Technical Football Partnerships. He has continued to provide mentorship and strategic support to key staff.

In addition to overseeing the club’s player loan and emerging talent strategy, Jack will also lead on building strategic relationships with other clubs, introducing new football development and talent pathway opportunities in the UK and overseas.

The establishment of this model is aimed at enabling talent depth and retention, as well as supporting the development of Newcastle United’s global brand and IP.

Jack said: “I am delighted to move to the role of Head of Football Strategy.

“This is an exciting opportunity to help the club build on the outstanding progress and successes it has achieved on and off the pitch in recent seasons.