Goals Soccer Centres PLC Appointment of CEO (2454E)
February 08 2018 - 1:00AM
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Goals Soccer Centres PLC
08 February 2018
Goals Soccer Centres plc
("Goals" or the "Company")
Appointment of CEO and change of Board responsibilities
CEO appointment
Goals, a leading operator of outdoor small-sided soccer centres
with 49 sites, including three in California, USA, is pleased to
announce, after a rigorous and extensive search, the appointment of
Andrew Edward Anson as Chief Executive with effect from 23 April
2018.
Andy brings a wealth of experience in consumer-facing industries
and is a leading figure in the world of sports and leisure in the
UK and internationally. Mr. Anson has significant expertise in
operational strategy, consumer marketing and sales, corporate
business development and a strong track record in developing
partnerships.
He has held senior roles at The Walt Disney Company, at Channel
4 in the UK, was the Commercial Director for Manchester United plc
and served as the Chief Executive for the England 2018 FIFA World
Cup bid and ATP Europe.
More recently, over a five-year period from 2011, whilst CEO of
Kitbag Limited, an e-commerce focused, multi-channel sports retail
business, he successfully led its recovery in profits,
significantly grew its revenues and oversaw its successful sale to
Fanatics Inc. During 2017 he has been Global President, Teneo
Sports.
The Board
In order for the Company to increase strategic emphasis on the
development its North American Joint Venture business and
international prospects, the Board has agreed to a reallocation of
Board responsibilities.
Whilst Nick Basing will remain a Non-Executive Director of the
plc Board, he will hand over, with immediate effect, the
responsibilities of Chairman, on an interim basis, to Michael
Bolingbroke the Senior Independent Director, until a new
Non-Executive Chairman is appointed.
This will allow Nick Basing, in due course, to increase his
focus and devote time to his role as Chairman of the Company's
Joint Venture with City Football Group and further its
international growth prospects.
Nick Basing, Chairman said:
"We are delighted that Andy is joining the board to lead the
business in its next phase of development.
After a very thorough process, Andy is the standout candidate to
take Goals forward. Andy has an ideal blend of leadership skills, a
passion for football and proven expertise in modernising
businesses. We are confident that Andy's skillset will contribute
to the future delivery from Goal's investment led recovery
strategy.
I am looking forward to spearheading the Company's strategically
important development of Goal's US based Joint Venture with City
Football Group.
I am also delighted to be continuing on the plc Board to see
through the Company's recovery strategy, put in place in 2016,
which has already delivered significant improvements."
Andy Anson, incoming CEO said:
"I am excited to be joining Goals at this time. I look forward
to working with the very experienced Board and the team at Goals to
drive the business forward over the coming years. Strong
foundations have already been laid and I welcome the opportunity to
build on these and to explore new opportunities for growth."
8 February 2018
The information communicated in this announcement contains
inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the Market
Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014.
Pursuant to Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for
Companies, the following information is disclosed in respect of
Andrew Edward Anson, aged 53.
Current directorships Past directorships (last
5 years)
The British Olympic Association Fanatics (International)
Limited
Racecourse Media Group Wireless Group Limited
Limited
Racecourse Media Group Kitbag Limited
Services Limited
Racecourse Betting Company
Limited
Racecourse Retail Business
Limited
Enquiries:
Goals Soccer Centres plc via Instinctif
Nick Basing, Chairman
Bill Gow, Chief Financial Officer
Canaccord Genuity Limited (Nominated
Adviser and Broker)
Chris Connors
Martin Davison
Richard Andrews 020 7523 8350
Instinctif Partners
Matthew Smallwood
Tom Berger 020 7457 2020
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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