Crystal Palace Appoint Barry Webber as New Commercial Director
January 11, 2016
English Premier League club Crystal Palace have confirmed the appointed of Barry Webber as its new Commercial Director.
Webber joins the club from Stevenage FC, where he spent two years as a CEO.
This will be Webber’s third stint in the Premier League, after previous roles as the commercial director of West Ham United and Newcastle United.
Crystal Palace Chairman Steve Parish saiad: “We are delighted to have Barry on board as we continue to drive and maximise all commercial opportunities right across the business.
“Barry has experience of the Premier League at both Newcastle and West Ham and we will look to draw on that as we invest in the stadium and work to grow the clubs local and global appeal,”
Barry Webber, speaking to the club’s official website, added: “I am very grateful to Steve and the Board for giving me the chance to be part of what is an extremely exciting time for Crystal Palace, on and off the pitch.
“Having watched the progress of the club over the last couple of years and seen the promise of what is to come, there is much to look forward to.”