Rochdale Announce New CEO

Rochdale have announced the appointment of Laura Thomas as Chief Executive Officer.

Laura joins the Club ahead of this weekend’s title decider against York City and will bring a strong track record in sports leadership and marketing.

Co-Chair Cameron Ogden commented: “After an extensive search and interview process, we are delighted to welcome Laura to the Football Club as our new CEO.

“Laura has extensive leadership experience at multiple organisations, including the world-renowned British Cycling.

“She will focus on continuing to drive the club forward and help bring to life Project 5,000, which is one of many projects we want to achieve over the coming years.”

Laura added: “I’m thrilled to be joining Rochdale AFC at such an exciting time for the club.

“What draws me here is something that you can’t manufacture: owners with a genuine connection to the town, a fanbase that cares deeply, and a team that is proving what’s possible on the pitch.

“I’m proud to be joining the club’s leadership at this moment and committed to helping build on everything that makes Rochdale AFC unique.”

Laura is a senior commercial and marketing professional with over two decades of experience, spanning sportswear and clothing at Kukri Sports and Banner, marketing and commercial roles at British Cycling, and, most recently, as an MD in the creative industry. She is also a trustee for a homelessness charity.

Managing Director Andy Duff will oversee a handover period before stepping down at the end of the current campaign