Saracens CEO Mark Thompson leaves club after 10 months in charge
Saracens chief executive Mark Thompson is leaving the club with immediate effect after 10 months at the Premier League club.
The former Burnley chief operating officer replaced Lucy Wray at the end of January.
During his tenure, the north London club reached the Premier League play-off semi-finals, Lost 22-20 eventual champions Northampton Saints.
Saracens said Thompson left the club by “mutual consent”, with Hamish Wilson taking over as new chief operating officer.
“Mark has made a meaningful impact in multiple areas of the business,” Statement on the club website, external explain.
“The board recognizes and appreciates the hard work and passion he has brought to the position and the club.”
The club added that replacement Wilson “brings outstanding experience and insight to the role”.
The statement concluded: “He (Wilson) will have strong support from the club’s existing staff, who will play an important role in providing continuity and operational leadership as we begin this new chapter.”
Thompson spent two years at Burnley before moving to Saracens, during which time he saw Sean Dyche’s tenure end and relegation to the Championship before Vincent Kompany took the club straight back to the Premier League. league.
in a wide range of Interviewed by BBC Sports in March, Thompson said community work and culture were big reasons that attracted him to the role at StoneX Stadium.