Manchester United announces that its Finance Director Nick Humby
and its Commercial Director, Andy Anson, have resigned and are to
leave the Club in February 2007 to take up new positions.
Announcing their departures, Chief Executive David Gill said: "I am
very disappointed to lose Nick and Andy. Nick has been an excellent
Finance Director at the Club for the last five years, getting
involved in all areas of the business. His final major project has
been to successfully manage the stadium expansion - delivering the
best corporate facilities in football today - in time for the start
of the new season.
"In his three years with the Club, Andy has set a new commercial
strategy for the Club on which he has delivered excellently. He has
played a lead role in our record shirt deal with AIG, as well as
the negotiations to restructure our platinum partnerships and media
businesses.
"Everyone at Old Trafford will join with me in thanking them for
everything they have contributed and achieved and wishing them the
very best for the future."
Nick Humby said: "It has been an honour to work for this Club, with
its rich heritage and amazing record of success and growth. The
last five years have presented many challenges and it has been a
pleasure to work with David Gill and my finance and venue teams to
grow the business.
"The opening of the new Quadrants on time and with record
attendances was the result of another great team effort. I wish the
whole club continued success and thank everyone for the support
they have given me. I will be in a position in a few weeks to
announce my new challenge back in the media industry that I have
previously worked in."
Andy Anson said: It has been a huge privilege to work for the Club
I have followed since I was a boy. With the help of an exceptional
commercial and support team, we have met and surpassed every
challenge in front of us.
"However, I now have an excellent opportunity in the entertainment
sector. I will remain as I always have been, a loyal supporter of
the Club and look forward to coming back to Old Trafford regularly
in the stands as a fan. I thank my fellow directors and David Gill
in particular for their help and encouragement and my team for
their hard work and talent.
The Club has started the process of appointing their successors and
further announcements will be made in due course.
