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ROBERT ELSTONE was yesterday confirmed as Everton’s new chief executive.
The 44-year-old has been overseeing the role since Keith Wyness resigned last July, but chairman Bill Kenwright has made the position permanent.
Elstone has been at Goodison Park since 2005, when he was brought to the club by Wyness as chief operating officer, and has been credited with making sweeping changes behind the scenes.
His efforts have clearly impressed Kenwright, who said: “Over the past few months Robert has helped the club through what have been busy and challenging times.
“He has more than proved his worth. Robert has a first-class team around him and I believe our great club to be in safe and accomplished hands.”
Elstone, who had previously worked with top accountants Deloitte, addded: “I’m absolutely delighted and proud to be offered this role.
“This is a big job – one of the biggest in world football – but I can promise all Evertonians I will work tirelessly for the cause.”
