Chris Jurasek is an American venture capitalist and business executive who is the current CEO of English football club Chelsea F.C. and a senior leader with Clearlake Capital.[1][2][3][4]
Chris Jurasek | |
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| Born | United States |
| Education | Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management (2000–2002) Bowling Green State University (1983–1987) |
| Organization | Chelsea Football Club |
| Known for | CEO of Chelsea Football Club |
| Predecessor | Tom Glick |
Jurasek was appointed as CEO of Chelsea F.C. in May 2023, succeeding Tom Glick who stepped down to pursue other opportunities.[5] The announcement was made by the club chairman, Todd Boehly and owners, Mark Walter and Hansjörg Wyss.[6][7] The announcement came a day after Chelsea football club appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their head coach.
Previously, Jurasek held the role of CEO at EagleView and had over 25 years of experience in leadership roles in global companies, as well as holding a number of board positions.[8]
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- ^ "Chris Jurasek, Eagle View Technologies Inc: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
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- ^ "Chelsea appoint Chris Jurasek as chief exec with Tom Glick also leaving his role". The Independent. May 30, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
- ^ Burrows, Ben. "Chelsea appoint Chris Jurasek as chief executive officer". The Athletic. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
- ^ Steinberg, Jacob (May 23, 2023). "Glick to be replaced by Chris Jurasek as CEO in further upheaval for Chelsea". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
- ^ "Chelsea FC appoints Chris Jurasek as chief executive officer". www.chelseafc.com. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
- ^ "Chelsea appoint Chris Jurasek as chief exec with Tom Glick also leaving his role". Evesham Journal. May 30, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
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