Board members depart Everton with Bill Kenwright's future to be decided 'in the next 48 hours'
Everton have announced the departure of three directors from the club board including Chief Executive Officer Denise Barrett-Baxendale.
Everton have announced the departure of three directors from the club board including Chief Executive Officer Denise Barrett-Baxendale.
Chief Finance and Strategy Officer Grant Ingles and Non-Executive Director Graeme Sharp have also left their roles.
Chairman Bill Kenwright has thanked them, saying they "worked tirelessly".
The club says a further announcement will be made on interim board appointments, and the future of Kenwright, 'in the next 48 hours'.
Supporters protested against the running of the club at several stages of a poor season - which only saw them secure Premier League survival on the final day.
A statement from the departing Directors reads: “We have all been fully committed during our time here and are disappointed to have made the decision to leave Everton.
“We have worked tirelessly alongside our Chairman in what has been a challenging period to deliver some of the most significant projects in Everton’s history – projects that will safeguard and sustain the commercial future of the Club for generations to come.
“We are proud of the commercial growth projects progressed during our time on the Board, including the construction of the Club’s new waterfront stadium. This construction project – the largest currently on site in the UK - is progressing at pace.
“The Club’s partnership portfolio has also been increased and diversified, reflected in record commercial partnerships and the expansion of our work internationally.
“In addition to these commercial achievements, we take great pride in the continued growth of the Club’s social programmes and the plans that the Board has put in place for the community-led regeneration scheme at Goodison Park.
“It has been an honour and a privilege to serve as Directors. We would like to thank everyone who has supported us during our time here. We wish the Club we have loved to serve every success in the future.”