Chelsea Football Club appoints Christian Purslow to lead commercial arm
Chelsea Football Club has appointed Christian Purslow to lead its global commercial activities with immediate effect.
The move is being touted as a means to build the club’s brand in international markets.
In a statement CFC said: “The club has ambitious plans to build the Premier League's most pioneering global commercial programme, partnering with innovative and market-leading organisations from around the world. The club believes Mr Purslow has the vision and the leadership qualities to help us achieve these plans.
”Chelsea does not expect to announce any other senior appointments in the near future. As announced last week, Chairman Bruce Buck and Director Marina Granovskaia have assumed the executive responsibilities held by our former chief executive.”