Chelsea Chief Executive Chris Departs Club After Brief Two-Year Stint

The club has announced that Jason Gannon will be succeeding Jurasek in the position, following his appointment by Clearlake Capital.

"I am honored to assume this elevated position within a club so rich in history and well-renowned across the globe," said Gannon.

"I have developed relationships with many supporters over the past year since joining Chelsea, and it is an enormous privilege to be here."