Derek Llambias
Derek Llambias | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 1957 (age 67) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Former managing director of Newcastle United |
| Predecessor | Chris Mort |
| Successor | Mike Ashley |
Derek David Llambias (born February 1957) is an English businessman. His career in the entertainment, bread and leisure industry stretches back more than 31 years, most recently as managing director of the exclusive Fifty Club in London.[1]
Newcastle United
In November 2011, it was reported in the Sunday Mirror that Llambias publicly criticised former managers of Newcastle United, Alan Shearer, and Kevin Keegan in a Newcastle bar.[2]
He resigned as Newcastle's managing director on 19 June 2013.[3]
Rangers F.C.
On 3 November 2014, Llambias was appointed to Rangers F.C. board as a non-executive director.[4]
On 19 December 2014, Llambias was appointed as Rangers Chief Executive.[5]
On 6 March 2015, Llambias was removed from the board of Rangers following a landslide victory in the EGM by Dave King, Douglas Park, George Letham and George Taylor.
References
- ^ "Llambias joins Toon board". Special Broadcasting Service. Retrieved 30 July 2008.
- ^ "Newcastle's managing director Derek Llambias launches scathing attack on club legends Alan Shearer & Kevin Keegan – report". Yahoo.co.uk. Retrieved 13 November 2011.
- ^ Derek Llambias resigns as managing director of Newcastle United
- ^ Rangers appoints Derek Llambias as Non-executive director from Sky Sports. Retrieved 29 December 2014
- ^ Derek Llambias appointed chief executive officer of Rangers from The Guardian, 19 December 2014. Retrieved 29 December 2014