Derek Llambias – Newcastle United F.C. Chairman
Derek Llambias is an successful English businessman and long-term associate of Mike Ashley and currently managing director of Newcastle United.[1]
Nationality British
Occupation : Businessman
Employer : Newcastle United (managing director)
Predecessor : Chris Mort
BiographyLlambias’s career in the entertainment and leisure industry stretches back more than 30 years, most recently as managing director of the exclusive Fifty Club in London.[2]
On June 17, 2008 it was confirmed that Chris Mort had stepped down as chairman for Newcastle United after a year in the job. He was replaced, as expected, by Llambias.[3] He was brought in for his shrewd management skills honed throughout years working in hospitality.
Llambias now leads a management team which also includes David Williamson as executive director (operations) and Dennis Wise as executive director (football). Both Mort was and Llambias is a more low-key than their previous chairman Freddy Shepherd. Major decisions such as transfers will be the remit of Tony Jimenez, Jeff Vetere, Dennis Wise, and ultimately, Mike Ashley.
Source: Derek Llambias, Chairman of Newcastle United F.C., Barclays English Premier League Football Club information at wikipedia.org