Robert Elstone
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Robert Colin Elstone is British
businessman
, who is the current CEO
of Everton Football Club
.
He attended the University of Hull
and is a qualified accountant. He was originally a financial controller at a Barnsley-based lead-processing plant. He later became an Executive Assistant at the Rugby Football League
.
and the Super League
.
"We worked on the formation of the SPL from cradle to the grave, it was long and ground-breaking, and very rewarding.
"We did a similar thing in Greece, and it was like a scene from The Godfather.
"I was summoned to meet the chairman of Panathinaikos. He sent a black limo to collect me to take me to his big country house and even looked like Al Pacino."
He joined the company in the mid-nineties and moved to Sky Sports in 2000 before returning as a director in 2004.
He resigned from is position in January 2007 citing family reasons: I have been very conscious of the declining commitment I have been able to give to the Club over the past 12 months. The combination of a demanding job, a young family and the simple fact of where I live means that I cannot fulfil my duties to the level they demand. As a lifelong fan, I have felt incredibly privileged to serve the Club in such an important capacity over the past few years. However, I have to say, after a long time away, I'm really looking forward to going back into the Wheldon Road End and becoming a proper fan again.
in June 2005. As Deputy CEO it was his responsibility to be "developing an efficient organisational structure, securing and empowering a strong management team, ensuring appropriate levels of financial reporting and accountability, delivering commercial growth, principally via filling the stadium at higher yields and securing new sponsors". He is responsible for the negotiation of the sponsorship deal with Chang.
He was appointed as Acting Chief Executive officer on 5 August 2008 following the resignation of Wyness. On 23 January 2008 he was appointed as CEO on a permanent basis. Upon his appointment he said "This is a big job - one of the biggest in world football - but I can promise all Evertonians that I will work tirelessly for the cause."
He courted controversy in January when he publicly suggested that Liverpool City Council's reasons for rejecting a planning application on the site of Bellefield
was a "political decision" inferring that the council rejected the application so that Everton could not afford to relocate to a neighbouring borough.
The City Council leader Warren Bradley said: "I know the officers of the council were confident that they reached the right decision and that has been vindicated by the inspector.
"I would call on Everton Football Club to come to the table in a collaborative way and let's talk through all the issues and resolve the issues around Bellefield and how they want to develop it, taking the views of the residents on board.".
On 18 February 2009 he told listeners of the local radio station BBC Radio Merseyside
that Goodison Park
was "one of the worst stadiums in the country" and critics accused of him of 'doing a ratner
'.
Robert Colin Elstone (born 6 February 1964) is British
businessman
, who is the current CEO
of Everton Football Club
.
He attended the University of Hull
and is a qualified accountant. He was originally a financial controller at a Barnsley-based lead-processing plant. He later became an Executive Assistant at the Rugby Football League
.
and the Super League
.
"We worked on the formation of the SPL from cradle to the grave, it was long and ground-breaking, and very rewarding.
"We did a similar thing in Greece, and it was like a scene from The Godfather.
"I was summoned to meet the chairman of Panathinaikos. He sent a black limo to collect me to take me to his big country house and even looked like Al Pacino."
He joined the company in the mid-nineties and moved to Sky Sports in 2000 before returning as a director in 2004.
He resigned from is position in January 2007 citing family reasons: I have been very conscious of the declining commitment I have been able to give to the Club over the past 12 months. The combination of a demanding job, a young family and the simple fact of where I live means that I cannot fulfil my duties to the level they demand. As a lifelong fan, I have felt incredibly privileged to serve the Club in such an important capacity over the past few years. However, I have to say, after a long time away, I'm really looking forward to going back into the Wheldon Road End and becoming a proper fan again.
in June 2005. As Deputy CEO it was his responsibility to be "developing an efficient organisational structure, securing and empowering a strong management team, ensuring appropriate levels of financial reporting and accountability, delivering commercial growth, principally via filling the stadium at higher yields and securing new sponsors". He is responsible for the negotiation of the sponsorship deal with Chang.
He was appointed as Acting Chief Executive officer on 5 August 2008 following the resignation of Wyness. On 23 January 2008 he was appointed as CEO on a permanent basis. Upon his appointment he said "This is a big job - one of the biggest in world football - but I can promise all Evertonians that I will work tirelessly for the cause."
He courted controversy in January when he publicly suggested that Liverpool City Council's reasons for rejecting a planning application on the site of Bellefield
was a "political decision" inferring that the council rejected the application so that Everton could not afford to relocate to a neighbouring borough.
The City Council leader Warren Bradley said: "I know the officers of the council were confident that they reached the right decision and that has been vindicated by the inspector.
"I would call on Everton Football Club to come to the table in a collaborative way and let's talk through all the issues and resolve the issues around Bellefield and how they want to develop it, taking the views of the residents on board.".
On 18 February 2009 he told listeners of the local radio station BBC Radio Merseyside
that Goodison Park
was "one of the worst stadiums in the country" and critics accused of him of 'doing a ratner
'.
Robert Colin Elstone (born 6 February 1964) is British
businessman
, who is the current CEO
of Everton Football Club
.
He attended the University of Hull
and is a qualified accountant. He was originally a financial controller at a Barnsley-based lead-processing plant. He later became an Executive Assistant at the Rugby Football League
.
and the Super League
.
"We worked on the formation of the SPL from cradle to the grave, it was long and ground-breaking, and very rewarding.
"We did a similar thing in Greece, and it was like a scene from The Godfather.
"I was summoned to meet the chairman of Panathinaikos. He sent a black limo to collect me to take me to his big country house and even looked like Al Pacino."
He joined the company in the mid-nineties and moved to Sky Sports in 2000 before returning as a director in 2004.
He resigned from is position in January 2007 citing family reasons: I have been very conscious of the declining commitment I have been able to give to the Club over the past 12 months. The combination of a demanding job, a young family and the simple fact of where I live means that I cannot fulfil my duties to the level they demand. As a lifelong fan, I have felt incredibly privileged to serve the Club in such an important capacity over the past few years. However, I have to say, after a long time away, I'm really looking forward to going back into the Wheldon Road End and becoming a proper fan again.
in June 2005. As Deputy CEO it was his responsibility to be "developing an efficient organisational structure, securing and empowering a strong management team, ensuring appropriate levels of financial reporting and accountability, delivering commercial growth, principally via filling the stadium at higher yields and securing new sponsors". He is responsible for the negotiation of the sponsorship deal with Chang.
He was appointed as Acting Chief Executive officer on 5 August 2008 following the resignation of Wyness. On 23 January 2008 he was appointed as CEO on a permanent basis. Upon his appointment he said "This is a big job - one of the biggest in world football - but I can promise all Evertonians that I will work tirelessly for the cause."
He courted controversy in January when he publicly suggested that Liverpool City Council's reasons for rejecting a planning application on the site of Bellefield
was a "political decision" inferring that the council rejected the application so that Everton could not afford to relocate to a neighbouring borough.
The City Council leader Warren Bradley said: "I know the officers of the council were confident that they reached the right decision and that has been vindicated by the inspector.
"I would call on Everton Football Club to come to the table in a collaborative way and let's talk through all the issues and resolve the issues around Bellefield and how they want to develop it, taking the views of the residents on board.".
On 18 February 2009 he told listeners of the local radio station BBC Radio Merseyside
that Goodison Park
was "one of the worst stadiums in the country" and critics accused of him of 'doing a ratner
'.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
businessman
Businessperson
A businessperson is someone involved in a particular undertaking of activities for the purpose of generating revenue from a combination of human, financial, or physical capital. An entrepreneur is an example of a business person...
, who is the current CEO
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
of Everton Football Club
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
.
He attended the University of Hull
University of Hull
The University of Hull, known informally as Hull University, is an English university, founded in 1927, located in Hull, a city in the East Riding of Yorkshire...
and is a qualified accountant. He was originally a financial controller at a Barnsley-based lead-processing plant. He later became an Executive Assistant at the Rugby Football League
Rugby Football League
The Rugby Football League is the governing body for professional rugby league football in England. Based at Red Hall in Leeds, it administers the England national rugby league team, the Challenge Cup, Super League and the Rugby League Championships...
.
Deloitte
At Deloitte Touche he has been involved in the creation and branding of both the Scottish Premier LeagueScottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
and the Super League
Super League
Super League is the top-level professional rugby league football club competition in Europe. As a result of sponsorship from engage Mutual Assurance the competition is currently officially known as the engage Super League. The League features fourteen teams: thirteen from England and one from...
.
"We worked on the formation of the SPL from cradle to the grave, it was long and ground-breaking, and very rewarding.
"We did a similar thing in Greece, and it was like a scene from The Godfather.
"I was summoned to meet the chairman of Panathinaikos. He sent a black limo to collect me to take me to his big country house and even looked like Al Pacino."
He joined the company in the mid-nineties and moved to Sky Sports in 2000 before returning as a director in 2004.
Castleford Tigers
Whilst at his favoured Castleford Tigers, he oversaw the club's preparatory work towards the relocation to a new stadium.He resigned from is position in January 2007 citing family reasons: I have been very conscious of the declining commitment I have been able to give to the Club over the past 12 months. The combination of a demanding job, a young family and the simple fact of where I live means that I cannot fulfil my duties to the level they demand. As a lifelong fan, I have felt incredibly privileged to serve the Club in such an important capacity over the past few years. However, I have to say, after a long time away, I'm really looking forward to going back into the Wheldon Road End and becoming a proper fan again.
Everton Football Club
He was brought to Everton FC as deputy to Keith WynessKeith Wyness
Keith Wyness is a Scottish businessman, who was chief executive officer of Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen and then Premier League club Everton during the 2000s.-Early years:...
in June 2005. As Deputy CEO it was his responsibility to be "developing an efficient organisational structure, securing and empowering a strong management team, ensuring appropriate levels of financial reporting and accountability, delivering commercial growth, principally via filling the stadium at higher yields and securing new sponsors". He is responsible for the negotiation of the sponsorship deal with Chang.
He was appointed as Acting Chief Executive officer on 5 August 2008 following the resignation of Wyness. On 23 January 2008 he was appointed as CEO on a permanent basis. Upon his appointment he said "This is a big job - one of the biggest in world football - but I can promise all Evertonians that I will work tirelessly for the cause."
He courted controversy in January when he publicly suggested that Liverpool City Council's reasons for rejecting a planning application on the site of Bellefield
Bellefield
Bellefield, in West Derby, Liverpool, is Everton FC's former training ground.Bellefield had been Everton FC's training ground since 1946. It was purchased in 1965 from landowner Mr Tyson and Everton developed it so it was ready by summer of 1966...
was a "political decision" inferring that the council rejected the application so that Everton could not afford to relocate to a neighbouring borough.
The City Council leader Warren Bradley said: "I know the officers of the council were confident that they reached the right decision and that has been vindicated by the inspector.
"I would call on Everton Football Club to come to the table in a collaborative way and let's talk through all the issues and resolve the issues around Bellefield and how they want to develop it, taking the views of the residents on board.".
On 18 February 2009 he told listeners of the local radio station BBC Radio Merseyside
BBC Radio Merseyside
BBC Radio Merseyside is the BBC Local Radio service for the English metropolitan county of Merseyside and north Cheshire. It was the third BBC local radio station to launch on 22 November 1967 initially serving the south west of historic Lancashire....
that Goodison Park
Goodison Park
Goodison Park is a football stadium located in Walton, Liverpool, England. The stadium has been home to Everton F.C. since its completion in 1892 and is one of the world's first purpose-built football grounds...
was "one of the worst stadiums in the country" and critics accused of him of 'doing a ratner
Gerald Ratner
Gerald Irving Ratner , is a British businessman. He was formerly chief executive of the major British jewellery company Ratners Group...
'.
Robert Colin Elstone (born 6 February 1964) is British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
businessman
Businessperson
A businessperson is someone involved in a particular undertaking of activities for the purpose of generating revenue from a combination of human, financial, or physical capital. An entrepreneur is an example of a business person...
, who is the current CEO
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
of Everton Football Club
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
.
He attended the University of Hull
University of Hull
The University of Hull, known informally as Hull University, is an English university, founded in 1927, located in Hull, a city in the East Riding of Yorkshire...
and is a qualified accountant. He was originally a financial controller at a Barnsley-based lead-processing plant. He later became an Executive Assistant at the Rugby Football League
Rugby Football League
The Rugby Football League is the governing body for professional rugby league football in England. Based at Red Hall in Leeds, it administers the England national rugby league team, the Challenge Cup, Super League and the Rugby League Championships...
.
Deloitte
At Deloitte Touche he has been involved in the creation and branding of both the Scottish Premier LeagueScottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
and the Super League
Super League
Super League is the top-level professional rugby league football club competition in Europe. As a result of sponsorship from engage Mutual Assurance the competition is currently officially known as the engage Super League. The League features fourteen teams: thirteen from England and one from...
.
"We worked on the formation of the SPL from cradle to the grave, it was long and ground-breaking, and very rewarding.
"We did a similar thing in Greece, and it was like a scene from The Godfather.
"I was summoned to meet the chairman of Panathinaikos. He sent a black limo to collect me to take me to his big country house and even looked like Al Pacino."
He joined the company in the mid-nineties and moved to Sky Sports in 2000 before returning as a director in 2004.
Castleford Tigers
Whilst at his favoured Castleford Tigers, he oversaw the club's preparatory work towards the relocation to a new stadium.He resigned from is position in January 2007 citing family reasons: I have been very conscious of the declining commitment I have been able to give to the Club over the past 12 months. The combination of a demanding job, a young family and the simple fact of where I live means that I cannot fulfil my duties to the level they demand. As a lifelong fan, I have felt incredibly privileged to serve the Club in such an important capacity over the past few years. However, I have to say, after a long time away, I'm really looking forward to going back into the Wheldon Road End and becoming a proper fan again.
Everton Football Club
He was brought to Everton FC as deputy to Keith WynessKeith Wyness
Keith Wyness is a Scottish businessman, who was chief executive officer of Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen and then Premier League club Everton during the 2000s.-Early years:...
in June 2005. As Deputy CEO it was his responsibility to be "developing an efficient organisational structure, securing and empowering a strong management team, ensuring appropriate levels of financial reporting and accountability, delivering commercial growth, principally via filling the stadium at higher yields and securing new sponsors". He is responsible for the negotiation of the sponsorship deal with Chang.
He was appointed as Acting Chief Executive officer on 5 August 2008 following the resignation of Wyness. On 23 January 2008 he was appointed as CEO on a permanent basis. Upon his appointment he said "This is a big job - one of the biggest in world football - but I can promise all Evertonians that I will work tirelessly for the cause."
He courted controversy in January when he publicly suggested that Liverpool City Council's reasons for rejecting a planning application on the site of Bellefield
Bellefield
Bellefield, in West Derby, Liverpool, is Everton FC's former training ground.Bellefield had been Everton FC's training ground since 1946. It was purchased in 1965 from landowner Mr Tyson and Everton developed it so it was ready by summer of 1966...
was a "political decision" inferring that the council rejected the application so that Everton could not afford to relocate to a neighbouring borough.
The City Council leader Warren Bradley said: "I know the officers of the council were confident that they reached the right decision and that has been vindicated by the inspector.
"I would call on Everton Football Club to come to the table in a collaborative way and let's talk through all the issues and resolve the issues around Bellefield and how they want to develop it, taking the views of the residents on board.".
On 18 February 2009 he told listeners of the local radio station BBC Radio Merseyside
BBC Radio Merseyside
BBC Radio Merseyside is the BBC Local Radio service for the English metropolitan county of Merseyside and north Cheshire. It was the third BBC local radio station to launch on 22 November 1967 initially serving the south west of historic Lancashire....
that Goodison Park
Goodison Park
Goodison Park is a football stadium located in Walton, Liverpool, England. The stadium has been home to Everton F.C. since its completion in 1892 and is one of the world's first purpose-built football grounds...
was "one of the worst stadiums in the country" and critics accused of him of 'doing a ratner
Gerald Ratner
Gerald Irving Ratner , is a British businessman. He was formerly chief executive of the major British jewellery company Ratners Group...
'.
Robert Colin Elstone (born 6 February 1964) is British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
businessman
Businessperson
A businessperson is someone involved in a particular undertaking of activities for the purpose of generating revenue from a combination of human, financial, or physical capital. An entrepreneur is an example of a business person...
, who is the current CEO
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
of Everton Football Club
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
.
He attended the University of Hull
University of Hull
The University of Hull, known informally as Hull University, is an English university, founded in 1927, located in Hull, a city in the East Riding of Yorkshire...
and is a qualified accountant. He was originally a financial controller at a Barnsley-based lead-processing plant. He later became an Executive Assistant at the Rugby Football League
Rugby Football League
The Rugby Football League is the governing body for professional rugby league football in England. Based at Red Hall in Leeds, it administers the England national rugby league team, the Challenge Cup, Super League and the Rugby League Championships...
.
Deloitte
At Deloitte Touche he has been involved in the creation and branding of both the Scottish Premier LeagueScottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
and the Super League
Super League
Super League is the top-level professional rugby league football club competition in Europe. As a result of sponsorship from engage Mutual Assurance the competition is currently officially known as the engage Super League. The League features fourteen teams: thirteen from England and one from...
.
"We worked on the formation of the SPL from cradle to the grave, it was long and ground-breaking, and very rewarding.
"We did a similar thing in Greece, and it was like a scene from The Godfather.
"I was summoned to meet the chairman of Panathinaikos. He sent a black limo to collect me to take me to his big country house and even looked like Al Pacino."
He joined the company in the mid-nineties and moved to Sky Sports in 2000 before returning as a director in 2004.
Castleford Tigers
Whilst at his favoured Castleford Tigers, he oversaw the club's preparatory work towards the relocation to a new stadium.He resigned from is position in January 2007 citing family reasons: I have been very conscious of the declining commitment I have been able to give to the Club over the past 12 months. The combination of a demanding job, a young family and the simple fact of where I live means that I cannot fulfil my duties to the level they demand. As a lifelong fan, I have felt incredibly privileged to serve the Club in such an important capacity over the past few years. However, I have to say, after a long time away, I'm really looking forward to going back into the Wheldon Road End and becoming a proper fan again.
Everton Football Club
He was brought to Everton FC as deputy to Keith WynessKeith Wyness
Keith Wyness is a Scottish businessman, who was chief executive officer of Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen and then Premier League club Everton during the 2000s.-Early years:...
in June 2005. As Deputy CEO it was his responsibility to be "developing an efficient organisational structure, securing and empowering a strong management team, ensuring appropriate levels of financial reporting and accountability, delivering commercial growth, principally via filling the stadium at higher yields and securing new sponsors". He is responsible for the negotiation of the sponsorship deal with Chang.
He was appointed as Acting Chief Executive officer on 5 August 2008 following the resignation of Wyness. On 23 January 2008 he was appointed as CEO on a permanent basis. Upon his appointment he said "This is a big job - one of the biggest in world football - but I can promise all Evertonians that I will work tirelessly for the cause."
He courted controversy in January when he publicly suggested that Liverpool City Council's reasons for rejecting a planning application on the site of Bellefield
Bellefield
Bellefield, in West Derby, Liverpool, is Everton FC's former training ground.Bellefield had been Everton FC's training ground since 1946. It was purchased in 1965 from landowner Mr Tyson and Everton developed it so it was ready by summer of 1966...
was a "political decision" inferring that the council rejected the application so that Everton could not afford to relocate to a neighbouring borough.
The City Council leader Warren Bradley said: "I know the officers of the council were confident that they reached the right decision and that has been vindicated by the inspector.
"I would call on Everton Football Club to come to the table in a collaborative way and let's talk through all the issues and resolve the issues around Bellefield and how they want to develop it, taking the views of the residents on board.".
On 18 February 2009 he told listeners of the local radio station BBC Radio Merseyside
BBC Radio Merseyside
BBC Radio Merseyside is the BBC Local Radio service for the English metropolitan county of Merseyside and north Cheshire. It was the third BBC local radio station to launch on 22 November 1967 initially serving the south west of historic Lancashire....
that Goodison Park
Goodison Park
Goodison Park is a football stadium located in Walton, Liverpool, England. The stadium has been home to Everton F.C. since its completion in 1892 and is one of the world's first purpose-built football grounds...
was "one of the worst stadiums in the country" and critics accused of him of 'doing a ratner
Gerald Ratner
Gerald Irving Ratner , is a British businessman. He was formerly chief executive of the major British jewellery company Ratners Group...
'.