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Chelsea appoint ex-Liverpool MD Christian Purslow as commercial chief | Chelsea appoint ex-Liverpool MD Christian Purslow as commercial chief |
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Chelsea have appointed the former Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow as their head of global commercial activities. | |
The 50-year-old will lead Chelsea’s attempt to expand their brand as they seek to become a growing force on and off the field. “The club believes Mr Purslow has the vision and the leadership qualities to help us achieve these plans,” said a short statement on Chelsea’s website. | |
Purslow joined Liverpool in June 2009, succeeding Rick Parry, with the aim of bringing more revenue to the club although his role changed when the then owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks decided to sell the club. | |
The businessman then helped the sale process to the Fenway Sports Group led by the current owner, John W Henry, before stepping down from his role in October the following year. He remained as a non-executive director and special adviser until February 2011. | |
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