Soccer-Wrexham CEO Williamson departs, Harvey named acting chief executive


Jul 24, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Wrexham CEO Michael Williamson walks out to the field before the match against Chelsea at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Nov 6 (Reuters) - Wrexham ⁠chief executive Michael Williamson has ⁠left the Championship club after two ‌years in the role, with director Shaun Harvey appointed acting CEO, the Welsh side said on ​Friday.

• "We thank Michael Williamson for ⁠his two years ⁠at Wrexham and for his work taking ⁠the club ‌from League One to the Championship," co-chairmen Rob Mac and ⁠Ryan Reynolds said in a joint ​statement

• American ‌Williamson joined Wrexham in the summer ⁠of 2024

• ​Before moving to Wrexham, Williamson held senior positions at Inter Milan and in ⁠Major League Soccer. He was ​named Football Industry Leader of the Year in 2025

• Harvey, who has extensive experience ⁠in English football administration and has served on Wrexham's board, will assume the CEO's duties

• Wrexham narrowly missed out ​on the Championshipplayoffs last ⁠season and have made an inconsistent start ​to the new campaign. ‌They are currently 16th in ​the table

(Reporting by Karan Prashant Saxena in BengaluruEditing by Toby Davis)

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