Everton can confirm that Sasha Ryazantsev will be leaving his position on the Club’s Board of Directors as of August 31st.

The change forms part of a reorganisation of the Board.

Mr Ryazantsev joined the Everton Board as Owner’s Representative in 2016 and became the Club’s first Chief Finance and Commercial Officer in 2018. He also became Managing Director of Everton Women in 2020.

Everton Chief Executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale said:“On behalf of the Board of Directors I would like to thank Sasha for his work with us over the last five years.

"During his time with us Sasha has always acted with integrity, professionalism and commitment. His professional experience proved to be instrumental in arranging various finance and commercial initiatives for the Club, while his work on the new stadium has created a good base for us to move forward with as we embark on this exciting project.

"We all wish him every success as he moves on to his next project.”

On departing from his post, Sasha said: “It has been a great honour and privilege to serve on the Board of this special Club and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Board and Mr Moshiri for their unwavering support. I feel proud of what we have been able to achieve on the various projects and wish Everton the success the Club truly deserves in the future.”

Mr Ryazantsev has also left his role as Managing Director of Everton Women – an announcement on his replacement will be made in due course.