Steve Atkins Steps Down From Chelsea Director of Communications Role

Steve Atkins, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, at Chelsea Football Club has announced he will leave the club but will continue to act as a senior advisor and support the transition over the next few months.

For the past 14 years, Steve has been responsible for the club’s external global media relations, issue and crisis management and public affairs work, and more recently added its industry-leading editorial and publishing output across web, app and social media channels to his remit.

As the club’s official spokesman, he has spoken on behalf of the ownership group, club board, head coaches, players and all employees, and helped shape and deliver Chelsea’s strategic messaging in close collaboration with the club board.

In his time at Chelsea, Steve helped develop the club’s communications into a deft, authoritative, and world-leading operation, working confidently and at pace under some of the most intense media scrutiny in global sport, while promoting a culture of greater collaboration and engagement across all departments within the business.

Chelsea chairman, Todd Boehly, said: “On behalf of everyone at the club, we want to thank Steve for his 14 years of dedication to Chelsea FC.

“We have greatly valued his advice and counsel, and will continue to leverage his experience and knowledge over the next few months.”