The Friedkin Group have completed their latest move at Everton, with an appointment joining their hierarchy in a sports-focused CEO role. With vast experience from Liverpool and Chelsea, what does this appointment mean for Everton’s future success under their owners.
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00:00Everton's owners, The Freaking Group, have reportedly bolstered their leadership team
00:06with the addition of David Beeston, who has agreed to join the Texas-based firm in a sports-focused
00:13CEO role.
00:14Beeston brings substantial experience, having previously worked for Fenway Sports Group,
00:19the owners of Liverpool, where he played an integral part in the business operations for
00:24the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Penguins from 2013 to 2024.
00:31Beeston's most recent position was with Clearlake Capital, owners of Chelsea, but he had left
00:36his role with them two weeks ago, citing his reluctance to relocate.
00:41Now TFG has secured his services for a USA-based role, though he will not directly influence
00:47Everton or their sister club AS Roma.
00:51TFG's significant move comes after their December takeover of Everton, followed by the sacking
00:56of Sean Dyche and hiring of David Moyes.