Forest chairman steps down as familiar face reappointed

Tom Cartledge

Tom Cartledge has stepped down as chairman of Nottingham Forest to spend more time managing his family business.

Cartledge will remain on the board of directors.

He was appointed at the start of the 2023/24 season, with a specific focus on supporting the Club’s desire to redevelop The City Ground and build closer relationships with the city and its fan base.

Forest have moved quickly to reappoint Nicholas Randall KC as chairman. Randall held the office for six years following the acquisition of the club by Evangelos Marinakis in 2017. Over the past 12 months he has continued on the board of directors, leading on governance and legal matters.

Cartledge said: “I have had an incredible experience over the last 15 months, working for the club I love and have supported all my life.

“It has been an honour and a privilege to help deliver on Mr Marinakis’ ambitious plans for the future of our club and I am proud of the progress we have achieved together on a number of key projects.

“Over the last year and a half we have taken significant steps in securing the club’s future at an expanded City Ground and I will now continue to advise the owners on the real estate strategy whilst spending more time working in my family business.

“Under Mr Marinakis the club is in great hands to continue our journey back to the top of English football and I look forward to doing all I can to make this happen.”

Randall said: “I would like to extend my thanks to Tom for his hard work and dedication over the past year and a half. During that time, it has been a privilege to have remained closely involved with the club as a member of the Board, and I am delighted to resume the role of chairman today.

“I would like to thank Evangelos Marinakis and my fellow board members for entrusting me with the position once again, and I look forward to the next exciting chapter in our history.”

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