“As the new era of Boehly-Clearlake ownership begins, we are excited to set up a league organization and develop Chelsea FC as a global platform,” said Behdad Eghbali and José E. Feliciano, co-owners of Chelsea FC and co. . -founders and managing partners of Clearlake Capital. “We look forward to supporting Thomas Tuchel, Emma Hayes and their teams and will provide preventive, uninterrupted support to make our loyal Chelsea fans and partners proud.” Boehly has been appointed chairman of the board of Chelsea FC with immediate effect. Other confirmed members of Chelsea FC Board of Directors include: • Behdad Eghbali and José E. Feliciano, co-owners of Chelsea FC, and co-founders and managing partners of Clearlake Capital • Mark Walter, co-owner of Chelsea FC, co-founder and CEO of Guggenheim Partners, owner of Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Sparks • Hansjörg Wyss, co-owner of Chelsea FC, founder of the Wyss Foundation • Jonathan Goldstein, co-owner of Chelsea FC, co-founder and CEO of Cain International • Barbara Charone, director and co-founder of MBC PR • Lord Daniel Finkelstein OBE and former Times editor • James Pade, Partner and CEO of Clearlake Capital The announcement includes the departure of Marina Granovskaia, director of Chelsea FC. Boehly will serve as interim sporting director until the club appoints a full-time replacement, continuing the club’s work towards its goals during the current transfer window. Chelsea FC and Ms Granovskaia have agreed that they will remain at the disposal of Boehly and the Club for the duration of the current transfer window, to the extent necessary to support the transfer. “We thank Marina for her many years of excellent service to the Association and wish her all the best in her future endeavors,” Boehly added.
