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Aston Villa has announced the appointment of Christian Purslow as its new CEO.

Christian will also join the club’s controlling shareholders, Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens along with Dr Tony Xia, as a minority investor.

 

 

The former Managing Director of Chelsea FC from 2014 to 2017 and Chief Executive of Liverpool FC from 2009 to 2010 Christian will take over the day-to-day running of the club with immediate effect.

Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens, commented: “We are tremendously excited to bring someone of Christian’s calibre and experience into the Club. This is an important step on our journey to return Aston Villa back to the elite of English football.”

Dr Tony Xia commented: “I am delighted to welcome Christian who will work closely with Nassef, Wes and myself to move the club in a better direction. I look forward to seeing him shine at our football club.”

 

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