
Wrexham's Michael Williamson Exits as CEO, Shaun Harvey Steps In as Interim Leader
Summary
Wrexham's chief executive Michael Williamson has departed from his role after two years, with Shaun Harvey stepping in as acting CEO. Williamson joined the North Wales club in 2024 and leaves following a notable period that included promotion from League One to the Championship under co-chairmen Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds.
In a joint statement, Mac and Reynolds expressed gratitude toward Williamson, highlighting his contributions:
"We thank Michael Williamson for his two years at Wrexham and for his work taking the club from League One to the Championship."
They emphasized their commitment to making the Wrexham community proud, noting the club's historic success since their takeover five years ago.
Williamson’s tenure included significant developments, such as the expansion of the Racecourse's capacity with the installation of a new Kop stand. However, the club recently faced criticism after being fined by the EFL for including ineligible players in their matchday squads.
Harvey, who previously served as chief executive of the EFL and Leeds United, has been part of Wrexham's executive board since the Hollywood takeover in 2021. Initially a non-executive director, he will now assume the interim CEO role, although the club has not yet announced a timeline for a permanent successor.
Mac and Reynolds also noted:
"Shaun Harvey has been an integral part of this journey from the beginning, and we know Shaun will give every support to Phil Parkinson and the lads on the pitch while keeping the broader Wrexham community roaring us on."
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