Charlie Methven Steps Down As CEO

MarcusH26 · March 10

https://www.charltonafc.com/news/charlie-methven-step-down-clubs-ceo

Charlton Athletic can confirm Charlie Methven will step down from his role as the club’s Chief Executive Officer.

Chairman of the club's Board Gavin Carter said: "Charlie has played a key role in helping the club move forward over the last two years and has provided the vision required to drive standards and help the club progress.

"He has played a pivotal role in putting the right people in place on both the football and business side of our club, which has resulted in improved performances on the pitch and meaningful increases in our commercial revenues. I wish Charlie well and he will always be welcome back to The Valley."

Methven said: "It has been an immense honour to serve this wonderful club. This time last year, when things were not progressing fast enough for all our liking, I agreed to move to south-east London and put my shoulder to the wheel, though it had never been my intention to take an executive role. With the club now on an upwards trajectory, it is time for me to pack my tent and give the owners and Board the necessary time to appoint a replacement in time to prepare for next season.

“This season, Charlton’s revenues across commercial, retail, hospitality and ticketing will increase by circa 30% and it has been a real pleasure to lead a young, talented, hard-working team at The Valley.

“I would like to thank the senior people I brought to Charlton for their unfailing efforts and good humour. But I would also like to express my gratitude specifically to three people who I had no previous experience of working with. To Gavin Carter and Paul Elliott CBE MBE on the Board, who have provided moral support, especially during tough times. And to Nathan Jones, who has been an outstanding colleague and an inspirational leader. The club is in great hands and I look forward to watching its progress in the coming years.”

shirty5 · March 10

Not surprised though I would have had good money on Rodwell departing next after Scott.

Methven only lasted just under 9 months as CEO.

I’m sure there will be many interested individuals who can come in and do the same role as the previous incumbent

Danny Addick · March 10

I’m just fetching my popcorn and I’ll be back

BalladMan · March 10

Why did he live in a tent? Was he pitched up in Maryon Wilson park?

ForeverAddickted · March 10

Proper restructure at the club...

Clem_Snide · March 10

Interesting that he thanks Gavin Carter, Paul Elliot and Nathan Jones publicly, but makes no reference to Mr Rodwell. Feels like a very deliberate dig. No doubt James will be out the door very soon.

Algarveaddick · March 10

Strange timing. Maybe he really does want to give plenty of time to get the right replacement? Anyone decent will be required to give quite a bit of notice I guess?

SELR_addicks · March 10

Wonder if his initial promises about revenue/cost didn't come to fruition...

MarcusH26 · March 10

I was convinced Rodwell would be gone before Charlie. Very surprised to see this , I wonder what this means long term with Scott gone too?

(Apologies to the mods if this shouldn't have been its own thread and should have gone elsewhere)

Leuth · March 10

I'd say they teach you to quit while you're ahead at Eton, but recent political history has shown otherwise

aliwibble · March 10

Clem_Snide said:

Interesting that he thanks Gavin Carter, Paul Elliot and Nathan Jones publicly, but makes no reference to Mr Rodwell. Feels like a very deliberate dig. No doubt James will be out the door very soon.

I assume Rodwell's included as one of "the senior people I brought to the club"

DubaiCAFC · March 10

Very strange timing this.

Is he still chairman for the board of investors?

AndyG · March 10

I wonder if he has sold his shareholding ?

letthegoodtimesroll · March 10

How big is the tent ? Could it be added to the one in the fans zone to increase the covered area ?

shirty5 · March 10

AndyG said:

I wonder if he has sold his shareholding ?

Sharon Osbourne is apparently interested

CHG · March 10

Shame, we probably won’t see half and half scarves down The Valley again.

Gribbo · March 10

Thought it strange that they were in different locations for that recent fans Q&A. On the other hand, I also thought Rodwell had a face like a smacked arse throughout that, and sensed tention between him and Jones if anyone

DubaiCAFC · March 10

Carter seems to be playing a bigger role now.

Scoham · March 10

I thought he’d be here longer term. Will be interesting to see who his replacement turns out to be.

AFKABartram · March 10

well this can trigger a whole heap of different theories.

Davo55 · March 10

I would be surprised if Rodwell is still around in a couple of months.

shirty5 · March 10

DubaiCAFC said:

Carter seems to be playing a bigger role now.

That’s his role as a non executive Chairman to observe and report back to owners

Sheepie1985 · March 10

Can't help that think some are overthinking this, came in, done a job and onto the next venture. We're in the best position we've been in years behind the scenes and possibly the most stable we've been for a very long time too, onto whatever happens next and hopefully a continuation of this growth.

aliwibble · March 10

MarcusH26 said:

I was convinced Rodwell would be gone before Charlie. Very surprised to see this , I wonder what this means long term with Scott gone too?

(Apologies to the mods if this shouldn't have been its own thread and should have gone elsewhere)

Well you could have added it to the "Methven, Rodwell and Scott have to go NOW" thread which is near the bottom of page 2, but given it's fairly momentous news, and an official announcement on the OS, I don't think it hurts having a new thread. If nothing else it'll save people wading through 9 pages of ranting on that one.

I have edited the link to remove the extraneous Facebook ID though

Gribbo · March 10

AFKABartram said:

well this can trigger a whole heap of different theories.

Definitely been head hunted by Musk

Athletico Charlton · March 10

Nothing to see here... Or..

Promised break even targets quite clearly nonsense and the owners lost trust in his bs.

DubaiCAFC · March 10

I know a lot of dislike for Charlie on here, personally I think he has done a good job! And club is much better place then previously, in terms on the pitch, and off the pitch with the partnerships, commercials and making the valley a better fan experience.

RonnieMoore · March 10

Done a fantastic job in helping building the structure of the club from nothing and building our relationships with outside companies … to bring in revenue to the club .

JohnnyH2 · March 10

Whatever he has done behind the scenes, still losing roughly the same amount a year which the owners have to fund. Was this what the owners were promised 2 seasons ago?

letthegoodtimesroll · March 10

DubaiCAFC said:

I know a lot of dislike for Charlie on here, personally I think he has done a good job! And club is much better place then previously, in terms on the pitch, and off the pitch with the partnerships, commercials and making the valley a better fan experience.

RonnieMoore said:

Done a fantastic job in helping building the structure of the club from nothing and building our relationships with outside companies … to bring in revenue to the club .

Which begs the question why is he going now when there is a reasonable chance we could be in the Championship next season ?

Henry Irving · March 10

Jumped or pushed?

Maybe getting out now allows him to claim credit for any success to come as he does at Sunderland.

Where this leaves his 5% or more shareholding isn't explained.

IMHO the substantial owners wanted change within the SMT and they are, bit by bit, getting it.

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