WATFORD FC - Key Persons


Andy Jenkins

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager
Responsible for the day-to-day running of the stadium and matchday stewarding, safety and security.

David Fransen

Job Titles:
  • Non - Executive Director

Emiliano Russo - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Finance Director
Responsible for budgetary reporting to the Board and the overseeing of club financial practices.

Gayle Clarke - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Head of HR
Responsible for all aspects of the club's Human Resources provision.

Gayle Vowels

Job Titles:
  • Football Secretary
Responsible for the organisation of all matters relating to the playing staff and team management, as well as the club's relationship with industry governing bodies.

Gino Pozzo

Job Titles:
  • Owner

Graham Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Honorary Life - President

Iain Taker - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Head of Legal
Responsible for providing support on any issues which require legal input or consideration.

Ian Pope

Job Titles:
  • Head of Facilities
Responsible for the delivery of improvements to the infrastructure at Vicarage Road Stadium and the club's training ground.

Kevin Newman - Retail Director

Job Titles:
  • Head of Retail
Responsible for the development, buying and licensing of club merchandise, and making available to supporters online and in stores.

Luther Blissett

Job Titles:
  • Honorary Life - President

Paul O'Brien - Chief Commercial Officer

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Director
Responsible for managing hospitality, advertising and sponsorship sales, in addition to which offering key support in the negotiation of partnership and sponsorship agreements.

Peter Wastall - Secretary

Job Titles:
  • Company Secretary

Richard Walker

Job Titles:
  • Head of Communications & Media Relations
Responsible for the club's relationships with external media organisations, direct communication with supporters, events management and the club's ticketing operation.

Rob Clarke

Job Titles:
  • Head of Safeguarding
Responsible for ensuring all safeguarding requirements are met at all levels of the club.

Rob Smith

Job Titles:
  • Community Director
Responsible for all of the projects and services provided to the local community by Watford FC's Community Sports & Education Trust.

Scott Duxbury - CEO, Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Chief Executive Officer

Sir Elton John

Job Titles:
  • Honorary Life - President

Stuart Timperley

Job Titles:
  • Non - Executive Director