Leicester City chief executive Susan Whelan has resigned from the club after 15 years.
Appointed to the position shortly after King Power’s takeover in 2010, Whelan has been one of the most pivotal figures at City during their remarkable ascent and recent decline.
Trusted completely by King Power, who she had worked for before the company acquired City, Whelan has also become one of the most highly regarded administrators in the sport.
The 62-year-old’s exit is a joint decision, with chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha stepping in as interim chief executive while City search for a permanent successor.
In a statement, the club said: “Leicester City Football Club announces that Susan Whelan has stepped down as chief executive officer after 15 years of dedicated service.
“Susan joined the club’s board of directors following King Power’s acquisition in 2010 and was appointed chief executive a year later.
“Over the course of her tenure, she played a key role in supporting the club’s operations and long-term vision, contributing to some of the most memorable moments in Leicester City’s history.
“In that period, the club rose from the EFL Championship to become Premier League champions in 2016 and FA Cup and Community Shield winners in 2021.
“The club also secured its three highest Premier League finishes, resulting in three European campaigns that included a run to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League in 2017 and the semi-finals of the UEFA Conference League in 2022.
“Her leadership also supported the club’s commercial growth and infrastructure development, including the delivery of the club’s state-of-the-art training ground in Seagrave, the master planning of the King Power Stadium expansion project, and the integration of LCFC Women into the club’s core operations. She contributed to shaping the club’s long-term strategy for the women’s game across Leicestershire.
“Susan also helped strengthen Leicester City’s role in the community. As a trustee of both the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation and Leicester City in the Community, she supported initiatives that improved lives across the region through sport, education, and social inclusion.
“Leicester City Football Club expresses its sincere gratitude to Susan for her leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment over the past 15 years.
“In the interim, Leicester City Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha will assume the role of acting chief executive officer, ensuring continuity in leadership.
“Senior representatives from the club will meet with its Fan Advisory Board, which includes representation from the Foxes Trust, in due course to ensure continuity in our commitments to fan engagement.”