Manchester United Set To Appoint New COO

Manchester United are due to appoint Collette Roche as the club’s first female chief operating officer (COO).

It’s reported the 43 year-old will become the highest-placed female working at the English Premier League club.

Roche is currently the executive director for Manchester Airports Group.

She will join a collection of just seven females in executive positions in the Football League and Premier League, including West Ham’s Karren Brady and Susan Whelan of Leicester.

Roche will be in charge of United’s day-to-day business as well as the club’s facilities, stadium and ticketing.