Bristol Rovers CEO Tom Gorringe will leave the club at the end of August, marking the end of his seven-year tenure since joining in 2017. His departure follows the club’s takeover by the Kuwaiti owners last year, which has seen Gorringe’s role become increasingly peripheral.
Gorringe last addressed supporters in February alongside various club figures, including Executive Vice President Abdullatif AlSaeed, Manager Matt Taylor, and Director of Football George Friend. Since the takeover, he has had limited involvement in key decisions, such as changes to matchday ticket pricing.
Before the takeover, Gorringe had been instrumental in the South Stand development project and was promoted from Commercial Director to CEO in November 2021, succeeding Martyn Starnes. His role had expanded from his previous positions at Cardiff City, Portsmouth, and Brighton & Hove Albion.
The club had previously advertised for a new Chief Operating Officer, but this role has since been rebranded as Operations Manager, with no confirmation yet on whether it has been filled. The new position’s duties appear to overlap significantly with those of the CEO.
In Gorringe’s farewell statement, he expressed his privilege in representing the club and hoped for continued progress. Bristol Rovers have announced a new senior leadership team, including Ritchie Bates as Commercial and Revenue Director and John Stanley as Club Secretary. Bates, with 12 years of EFL experience, will manage partnerships, retail, ticketing, and revenue. Stanley brings experience from AFC Wimbledon, Brighton & Hove Albion, the FA, and UEFA.
The updated senior leadership team also includes Mitch Waddon (Head of Media), Kelly Harris-Wiltshire (Head of Venue), Pete Weymouth (Retail and Ticketing Manager), and James Hillier (Stadium and Safety Manager).
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