Professional services expert joins Solihull Moors as new CEO

Solihull Moors FC has appointed Anne-Marie Eden as its new chief executive.

Calvin Barnett is standing down from the chief executive role which he has held on a part time basis for the past 21 months since investing in the club alongside chairman, Darryl Eales in August 2018.

The news comes after Tim Murphy joined the club as a 25% shareholder and deputy chairman.

Barrett will stay with the club as a non executive director and will continue to work one day a week for the club on a voluntary basis.

He said: “The last two years have flown-by and in such a short space the club has grown considerably and we all should take genuine pride on what has been achieved… with much more to come!

“In Anne-Marie we have acquired another great addition to the team. As a full-time CEO she will be taking on a hands on role, building on the strong foundations that have already been laid.

“As planned, I now move on to become a non executive director and remain an active member of the board engaged in several key projects and relationships. These are challenging and unprecedented times; stay safe and I look forward to seeing everyone back on the terraces when we can.”

Eden joins from financial services firm, Jerroms, where she was head of client experience.

She said: “With Jerroms as one of the key sponsors of Solihull Moors Football Club, I have spent every home game at the Club hosting a variety of Jerroms clients and business contacts within the newly renovated and impressive Jerroms Vice President Suite.

“My love of the Club and discovering a whole new world combining business with football began on Saturday afternoons last summer.

“When asked to become CEO of Solihull Moors, nothing felt more right.

“I’m not here to change things that don’t need changing, but to work alongside an ever growing, already very strong, successful and professional team to assist in the Solihull Moors journey, to be able to go from strength to strength off the pitch within the Solihull community, as well as on the pitch.

“Having lived and brought up my family in Solihull for many years, with Solihull Moors Football Club in the heart of the community, I’m so proud to be able say that I am now part of it.”

Darryl Eales, Moors chairman, said: “Calvin has played a pivotal role in the development of Moors over the past 18 months, whilst also juggling multiple other business interests. I’m delighted he is remaining on the Board and staying actively involved at the club.

“It’s also a pleasure to welcome Anne-Marie to the Moors family and I’d like to thank Jerroms for agreeing to the transfer, on reasonable terms!

“Anne-Marie exudes enthusiasm and professionalism together with proven commercial acumen and a community focus. All these skills will be put to work to continue Moors journey as a we seek to build profile, increase crowds and ensure the club is actively at the heart of the community.”