Peter Silverstone Joins Newcastle United As Chief Commercial Officer

Newcastle United has appointed Peter Silverstone as the club’s new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

Pete joins the club from OneFootball, where he was Senior Vice President of Global Development, responsible for the organisation’s clubs, leagues, federations and players network and partnerships division.

He brings almost two decades of commercial experience in the football industry that will be critical to delivering the club’s ambitious commercial growth plans.

With experience on various Premier League, Football Association and European Club Association groups and committees, as CCO, Peter led Arsenal’s full commercial function managing over 150 people across the Retail & Licensing, Brand Marketing, Partnership Development, Partner Services, Digital Experience and Venue departments.

Speaking of his appointment Peter, said: “I am delighted, and honoured, to join Newcastle United as the club embarks on its exciting journey to build a sustainable, leading, Premier League and European club.

“Achieving that position will reward the unrivalled passion and loyalty of the incredible Newcastle United fans.

“I am committed to immersing myself in the heritage and culture of this giant club, and the vibrant city of Newcastle, while building and leading a talented and diverse commercial operation that will deliver the commercial success vital to power the fans’ and the club’s ambitious growth plans.”

Newcastle United CEO, Darren Eales, added: “We are delighted to announce Peter Silverstone as the club’s new CCO. After an extensive recruitment process, we are confident we have found the right person to work with our team to deliver our commercial growth plans.

“He will be a key member of the club’s executive team as we look forward to delivering on the club’s commercial potential.”

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