"Evolved" Leadership Structure To Drive Long-Term Stability & Success

[Lambert09]

What’s hilarious, is that this whole process was more than likely Top asking Rudkin what to do. 
 

I doubt he took any part in it other than a brief conversation where he told them “we get promote” 

[Ian Nacho]

Wilfred Ndidi has just been appointed as shooting coach. 

[Pita]

1 minute ago, Ian Nacho said:

Wilfred Ndidi has just been appointed as shooting coach. 

🤣🤣🤣

[Lambert09]

“After the success of a fantastic loan spell and a shared vision for the kp franchise julian carranza has been appointed loans manager” 

[Skidmark]

My argument is what would you expect?

 

We knew this was going to happen.

 

Joke FC.

[Vowels]

My uncle drinks in the same pub as Wayne Brown; he's apparently mulling over an offer to become our new Diversity and Inclusion guy.

[Pita]

2 minutes ago, Lambert09 said:

What’s hilarious, is that this whole process was more than likely Top asking Rudkin what to do. 
 

I doubt he took any part in it other than a brief conversation where he told them “we get promote” 

The same people who got us into the 💩💩💩💩. 

[Mark_w]

I look forward to the FoxesTalk evolved leadership. SouthernFox head of referee relations, Mattp head of ethics, hfaes head of English, Charlie face of kinder.

[urban.spaceman]

1 hour ago, moore_94 said:

https://www.lcfc.com/pages/en/media-article/leicester-city-lcfc-leadership-structure-kevin-davies-jon-rudkin-james-mccarron-kamonthip-netthanomsak-russell-jones

 

Leicester City today announces an evolved senior leadership structure designed to provide clarity of responsibility, strengthen governance and support our long-term development both on and off the pitch.

 

• Leicester City Football Club reveals new executive leadership structure
• Kevin Davies appointed Chief Executive Officer, leading the Club’s business functions
• Jon Rudkin to lead the Club’s football operation as Chief Football Officer
• James McCarron will arrive from City Football Group in March as Sporting Director
• Russell Jones named Commercial Director
• Clear executive alignment across men’s and women’s football, commercial and operational functions

 

The new structure introduces defined executive leadership for our football and business operations, recognising the expertise, pace and prioritisation required in each area, aligned behind a single strategic vision – to re-establish Leicester City as a sustainable, aspirational Premier League football club.

 

Leading the Club’s business operation, Kevin Davies has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer, providing executive leadership of the Club’s corporate affairs, ensuring strong governance, long-term financial resilience and the operational platform required to support sustained sporting ambition.

 

Leading the Club’s football operation, Jon Rudkin has been appointed to the role of Chief Football Officer, providing executive leadership of all football matters, ensuring long-term sporting alignment, strategic squad development and the high-performance environment required to deliver sustained competitive success.

 

Both Kevin and Jon will report to the Club’s Board of Directors - made up of Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha and Vice-Chairmen Apichet Srivaddhanaprabha and Liu Shilai - who will continue to provide strategic oversight and long-term direction for the Club.

 

The appointments will now proceed through standard tests, required under EFL regulations.

 

Further strengthening the football operation and reporting to the Chief Football Officer, James McCarron will join us as Sporting Director at the end of March. Arriving from City Football Group, where he currently serves as Global Director of Player Development, James will support and help shape the Club’s player recruitment and identification strategy, working closely with Martyn Glover, Head of Senior Player Recruitment. In close alignment with the technical coaching staff, James will lead the First Team performance departments, including Data, Analysis and Sport Science, and oversee the Professional Development Phase of the Academy pathway to ensure cohesion across the football programme.

 

We can also confirm the appointment of Russell Jones as Commercial Director, reporting to the CEO, with responsibility for Partnerships, Retail and Venue Commercial Development including Ticketing and Hospitality. Russell’s experience includes spells in senior roles with Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he successfully drove domestic and international revenue growth, adding value to commercial initiatives through effective methods of fan engagement.

 

Kamonthip Netthanomsak will continue in her role as Managing Director, maintaining oversight of commercial and operational matters to ensure continuity during this transition.

 

Leading our Senior Leadership Team, Kevin and Jon bring more than 45 years of combined organisational knowledge to their roles and a deep understanding of the Club’s culture and traditions. Jon marks 30 years with Leicester City in 2026, leading in positions such as Academy Director and, during the last 12 years, as Director of Football. Kevin becomes CEO after 15 years with the Club, initially as Financial Controller and, since May 2023, as Finance Director, where he has led the Club’s financial realignment during a challenging period of transition.

 

Recruitment for a new Finance Director is underway and will further reinforce financial management and long-term planning within the executive team.

 

Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said: “Over the past 15 years, King Power has been proud to support Leicester City through historic success and more challenging periods alike. Our commitment to this Club and to our supporters remains unwavering.

 

“As we move into a new chapter in the Leicester City story, we want to build a leadership structure that best reflects the demands of the modern game and the specialisms necessary for us to excel in an increasingly competitive environment.

 

“Kevin has been a powerful, stabilising force behind the scenes during a difficult period of adjustment for the Club and has demonstrated the skills to lead, develop and align our key business functions and the overall strategy that guides them. Jon’s knowledge of the Club, its football culture and the wider football landscape is extensive and complements those skills in a way that sets us up strongly for this next phase of the Club’s growth.

 

“We remain committed to greater transparency and levels of engagement with our supporters as part of our vision, and look forward to introducing Kevin and Jon in the appropriate settings during the coming weeks.”

 

Kevin Davies said: “It’s an honour for me to become Leicester City’s Chief Executive Officer. Having been born and raised in the city, I know what it means to the people in our communities and the passion that exists among our supporters. I’m proud to be part of its leadership.

 

“I also know the responsibility that comes with the role. Recent seasons have brought significant challenges, and our focus is firmly on ensuring that the structures, processes and leadership are in place to support stability, sustainability and competitive ambition across the whole Club.

 

“With the continued support of King Power, we are committed to building a platform that allows Leicester City to compete sustainably in the Premier League once again and, over time, to challenge for honours. Achieving that requires diligence, long-term thinking and collective effort, where our business operations align to support football performance.”

 

Chief Football Officer Jon Rudkin said: “Restoring Leicester City to the level we all believe it should represent is a Club-wide priority. We are clear about the standards required and the work that lies ahead to reach them.

 

“Re-establishing ourselves as a sustainable and consistently competitive Premier League club will not be achieved overnight. It requires a long-term vision built on careful planning, discipline and consistency, while retaining the agility to respond to the immediate demands of an intensely competitive environment.

 

“We approach that challenge with clarity, unity and determination, and we are fully committed to building a Club that our supporters can be proud of, both now and in the years ahead.”

 

King Power has supported Leicester City for more than 15 years, overseeing a period that has included a Premier League title win, an FA Cup triumph and sustained top-flight competition. The ownership group has reaffirmed its ongoing financial commitment to the Club as it moves forward under the new executive structure.

 

As a Football Club, we are united in our belief that this clearly defined and aligned leadership framework provides the strongest platform for long-term development and renewed success in the years ahead.

[Wasyls Pec Deck]

Lee Philpott announced as Director of Fake Tan, and Coatsworth in as Chief Hairline Officer.

 

The tone deafness to not take the opportunity to get rid of Rudkin and begin to get some credit back with supporters. Amazing. The footballing world thinks Rudkin is a problem and yet he’s been promoted. No accountability, and that’s what we see on the field.

[coolhandfox]

Tone deaf......

[Muzzy_no7]

Hamza has been promoted to Chauffeur 

[urban.spaceman]

Ademola Lookman I was due to make a surprise comeback to the club to take up the role of Head of Missed Opportunities but unfortunately we couldn’t afford him. 

[orangecity23]

Evolved structure 

Before:

Director of football 

Now:

Chief Football Officer 

[KingsX]

 

Yeah, we’re evolving 

[21st Century Fox]

Recruiting since October to then promote from within. Leicester City at its finest.

 

Head of HR:

 

[Leicesterpool]

Think Top has just stuck two fingers up at us and said "this is my club, I will do what I want. Just keep renewing your season tickets and buying merch and just shut up" 

[AjcW]

39 minutes ago, Finnegan said:

 

In fairness, Rudkin has been promoted out of the way in to a cushy job for his loyalty. It's a pay rise which is disgusting but he's actually now a step removed from the day to day operations he was ****ing up. 

 

As long as he doesn't try and micro manage Mccaron and try to dictate sporting decisions to him it should be a considerable improvement in that sense. 

 

The two men being most responsible for our financial problems and points deduction both getting promotions is hilarious though.

 

If McCarron is still here in September i'll be amazed.

[Mark_w]

Just now, orangecity23 said:

Evolved structure 

Before:

Director of football 

Now:

Chief Football Officer 

But he’s got a new hat!

[AjcW]

In other news, I've just petrol bombed the club shop in anticipation of my appointment as Head of Retail in 2028.

[Libertine]

Flippin heck, Dennis Wise as Head of Maxillofacial Development with Special Interest in Jaw Reconstruction?!

[The mullet of Phil Gee]

Ah, I see that our lovely pal Rudders has been promoted to the position of Chief Football Officer

 

Using the same acronym of CFO, what would have been a more apt job title for him? 

 

[moore_94]

I can't see Rudkin easily stepping aside and letting McCarron start changing everything that he has "built"

 

Doesn't really matter what control McCarron will have because he still has to report to Rudkin

[StanSP]

2 minutes ago, moore_94 said:

I can't see Rudkin easily stepping aside and letting McCarron start changing everything that he has "built"

 

Doesn't really matter what control McCarron will have because he still has to report to Rudkin

JM: We should sign up and coming talents from across Europe and South America, for relatively cheap fees and look to sell them for large profits in 3-4 years time so we can reinvest that across the playing squad. 

 

JR: how about we sign James Milner and Ashley Young, very experienced pros and given them 4 year deals? 

[Stadt]

May 2026:

 

Leicester City can today confirm the club's evolution into League One for the 2026/2027 season.

Edited 3 March by Stadt