Manchester United Appoint Collette Roche as CEO of New Stadium Development at Old Trafford

Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Collette Roche to a newly created role as Chief Executive Officer, New Stadium Development, formalising her leadership of the club’s involvement in the Old Trafford regeneration project.

Roche’s appointment follows the official launch of the Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation (OTR MDC), which is overseeing plans to transform the area around the stadium. The wider regeneration scheme is expected to deliver thousands of new jobs and homes, with a proposed new 100,000-seater stadium acting as the catalyst.

In her new position, Roche will report directly to Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada and will focus exclusively on progressing plans for the stadium development as the project moves into its next phase.

The club has already begun extensive engagement with supporters. In November, United launched the latest phase of fan consultation after outlining its vision in March for a new stadium designed to deliver what it describes as the best fan experience in world football. Supporters were invited to give their views on a range of potential features, including facilities, seating layouts and pricing structures.

Berrada praised Roche’s work to date, saying she had played a key role in shaping the club’s ambitions. He said the appointment would allow her to be fully dedicated to delivering a project of huge importance to Manchester United and the wider Old Trafford area as plans accelerate.

Roche said she was proud to take on the role and stressed the importance of collaboration with the Mayoral Development Corporation and other stakeholders. She added that the club’s ambition is to create the best stadium in the world for its team and supporters, with fan input continuing to guide the design and development process at every stage.