Peter Kenyon
Sports Executive and Business Person
Arsenal take on Chelsea legends: If we were playing now, red cards would fly!...and a bottle of wine between four of us. SC: John, you have played for both clubs. Which one was better? JC: That's why Peter Kenyon was hired. To market the club around the world. They even changed the badge. But there is no doubt... In this article: Chelsea, Arsenal, Andy Linighan, John Hollins, Roman Abramovich, Martin Keown, South Carolina, and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge |
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Daily Express | 3 days ago
Andy Anson: England must unite to win 2018 bid
...in 2018. We can do it; this is a winnable bid. We ve got a fantastic campaign team in place, including Sir Dave Richards, Peter Kenyon, David Gill and the Premier League helping us. Clearly there have been issues and we ve had to...
In this article: England, FIFA, World Cup, World Cup, Arsenal, Paul Elliott, Paul Gascoigne, Premier League, and London
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Guardian | 4 days ago
Infighting damages 2018 bid, warns Brady
...key Premier League figures, including Scudamore, Manchester United chief executive David Gill and outgoing Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon, remains strong. The Premier League's appeal overseas, and the allure it holds for international...
In this article: Premier League, 2018 World Cup, Birmingham City, Chelsea, and England
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Sunday Mirror | 5 days ago
FA Chairman Lord Triesman fighting for his football survival
...Cup bid is dead and buried without a change of leadership. Former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein and ex-Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon have been mooted at the League's preferred choices to replace Triesman at the head of the bid...
In this article: Premier League, FIFA World Cup, David Beckham, 2018 World Cup, and FIFA
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Telegraph.co.uk - Football | 5 days ago
England World Cup bid leader Lord Triesman left isolated by Sir Dave Richards' exit
...trail. I have spoken to Richard Scudamore and he made it clear that they are supportive. "I have also spoken with David Gill and Peter Kenyon, who have been working for us at the Asian Football Conference in Kula Lumpar and they are also very...
In this article: Premier League, David Gill, 2018 World Cup, and FIFA
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Sunday Mirror | 5 days ago
Triesman set to stay in hotseat
...so we've accepted his resignation and we move on. "I've spoken to Richard Scudamore and David Gill who are out in Kuala Lumpur with Peter Kenyon working for the Premier League and supporting the bid. "They are fully behind what we're doing...
In this article: Premier League, FIFA, England, 2018 World Cup, World Cup, and David Gill
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Frank Arnesen sets sights on Atletico Madrid's Sergio Aguero in GBP40m move
...market since he assumed responsibility for senior player recruitment following the departure of the club's chief executive, Peter Kenyon, last month. Although Atletico have in place a EUR60m (around GBP57m) buy-out clause in Aguero's contract...
In this article: Sergio Aguero, Frank Arnesen, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Enrique Cerezo, Michael Essien, and Angola
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Daily Mail | November 10, 2009
Ex-Chelsea and United chief executive Kenyon reaches for the stars with CAA
Ex-Chelsea and Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon reaches for the stars with CAA By Sportsmail Reporter Last updated at 10:46 AM on 10th November 2009 Former Chelsea and Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon has...
In this article: Chelsea, Manchester United, Ronaldo, Creative Artists Agency, Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo, and United States
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ESPN | November 09, 2009
Former Chelsea chief Kenyon goes to Hollywood
...Kenyon has joined Hollywood talent group Creative Artists Agency, it was confirmed on Monday afternoon. Peter Kenyon was a key member of the Roman revolution. Kenyon, who was chief executive of Manchester United before joining Chelsea,...
In this article: Chelsea, Hollywood, Creative Artists Agency, Roman Abramovich, Stamford Bridge, Champions League, Jose Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Manchester United
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Peter Kenyon joins Hollywood talent agency
...include Beckham, Mourinho and Ronaldo guardian.co.uk, Monday 9 November 2009 16.31 GMT Chelsea's former chief executive Peter Kenyon has joined one of the biggest talent agencies in the world. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian
In this article: Chelsea, Jose Mourinho, Manchester United, David Beckham, London, and Andy Murray
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FT.com - Companies | November 09, 2009
Ex-Chelsea chief Kenyon to join Hollywood agents CAA
By Matthew Garrahan in Los Angeles Published: November 9 2009 14:04 | Last updated: November 9 2009 14:04 Peter Kenyon, the former chief executive of Chelsea Football Club, has joined Creative Artists Agency, the Hollywood talent group...
In this article: Chelsea, Manchester United, Roman Abramovich, Umbro, Hollywood, London, Andy Murray, and Creative Artists Agency
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Peter Kenyon (born 1954, Stalybridge, Cheshire) is the chief executive of Chelsea Football Club, of the Premier League in England. Educated in Tameside at West Hill School, he is the former production director and chief executive of sportswear firm Umbro. His first job at a football club was at Manchester United, but he was targeted by Chelsea shortly after the Roman Abramovich takeover. After a spell of gardening leave he officially joined Chelsea in February 2004. This was met with widespread controversy because Kenyon had consistently professed to be a life-long supporter of the Manchester club.
Kenyon is the main spokesman for the non-footballing side of Chelsea as Roman Abramovich does not give interviews or attend press conferences and Chelsea's chairman Bruce Buck keeps a low profile. Kenyon's background is in marketing, and he was recruited by Chelsea to increase the club's commercial income.
Since joining Chelsea, Kenyon has been involved in high-profile controversies including an attempt to persuade the manager of the England national team Sven-Göran Eriksson to become manager of Chelsea, and the tapping-up of former Arsenal F.C. and current England left-back Ashley Cole. His very business-minded emphasis on selling football clubs as "brands" alienates some traditional supporters.
Kenyon attracted particular criticism after the 2008 Champions League final in Moscow, in which Chelsea lost on penalties to Manchester United. The winning side were led to receive their medals by Sir Bobby Charlton, who declined to wear the medal, having not been involved in the game. Chelsea were led to receive their runners-up medals by Peter Kenyon, who accepted one from UEFA president Michel Platini and wore it around his neck.
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