Stags CEO steps down – as former boss makes return
The chief executive of Mansfield Town FC has stepped down.
David Sharpe was appointed as the Stags’ director of football in May 2020 before being promoted to CEO five months later.
Carolyn Radford
He will now focus on his family business interests, according to a statement from the club.
Sharpe said: “Firstly, I would like to thank John and Carolyn Radford, for the trust and support they placed in me from the very first day I joined the club to today.
“They have been brilliant people to work for and the support and commitment they have shown the football club, not only during my time at the club but for many years before me, is simply outstanding.
“They are driving the club forward every day with their investment and they, more than anyone, deserve success.
“I would also like to place on record a huge thank you to the board of directors who have been extremely supportive of me and I wish all of them the very best of luck for the future.
“Seeing us reach a record of five thousand season ticket sales in my last few days at the club gave me a huge sense of pride and joy.
“We have a tremendous set of supporters and I truly believe the One Call Stadium will create an incredible atmosphere that will push Nigel and the players to some very memorable victories, and hopefully in years to come the five thousand season ticket holder number will be a standard figure which will continue to grow and grow.”
Owners John & Carolyn Radford said: “David leaves the club with our highest esteem and gratitude.
“He has been an outstanding chief executive for Mansfield Town and his integrity, expertise and dedication have underpinned the improvements at the club during the past three years.
“We owe David a debt of gratitude for his loyalty to the club. During his time at One Call Stadium he has declined offers to join other football clubs, such has been his commitment to Mansfield Town.
“He has an exceptional reputation as a first-class operator within football and we’ve been privileged to get to know a man whose integrity, decency and values have shone through in everything he has done for the club.
“We are sorry to see David now leave, however, we fully understand his reasoning and timing for taking the decision to focus on his family business interests.
“On behalf of the club, we extend our heartfelt thanks to David for the past three years and send our very best wishes to him and his family for the future.”
Carolyn Radford will reassume the role of chief executive officer with immediate effect, following a previously nine-year spell in the position.
