Stoke City are delighted to announce the appointment of Simon King as Chief Operating Officer.
King brings a wealth of experience to the role at the bet365 Stadium having worked in the football industry for more than 15 years – the last five of which he spent with West Bromwich Albion.
His responsibilities will include overseeing the Club’s commercial activities, supporter growth, communications and marketing and he will report directly to the Club’s joint chairman John Coates and vice chairman Richard Smith.
Coates said: “It gives me great pleasure to welcome Simon to his new role. Simon has extensive experience in the football industry and is a really important addition to the Club.”