Three of Everton’s board members have left their roles with a statement regarding chairman Bill Kenwright’s future following in 48 hours.
Everton announced at 5pm on Monday that Chief Executive Officer, Denise Barrett-Baxendale, Chief Finance and Strategy Officer Grant Ingles and Non-Executive Director Graeme Sharp had all departed, stating that: “The outgoing Directors have worked tirelessly over recent months to assist with the preparation for a transition to a new Board. The club is very appreciative of this generous accommodation, which is both characteristic of them, and entirely in the spirit of the best values of our club.”
A statement from the departing Directors read: “We have all been fully committed during our time here and are disappointed to have made the decision to leave Everton.