Liverpool FC's owners begin search for new chief executive

Nov 10 2010 by Phil Kirkbride, Liverpool Echo

LIVERPOOL’S new owners have kick-started the search for Christian Purslow's replacement.

Following the chief executive's exit from the club last month, New England Sports Ventures have called on the services of Spencer Stuart, a global executive search firm, to front the hunt for his successor.

The search, which is to begin with immediate effect, will be led by Jonathan Smith at Spencer Stuart and will look at candidates from both the UK and overseas - an interest in football is a must say NESV.

Owner John Henry and NESV chairman Tom Werner will be responsible for appointing the new chief executive and are a working towards an early 2011 announcement.

Spencer Stuart operate in 27 different countries with 51 offices worldwide but were founded in Chicago, US in 1956.

Spencer Stuart have a well-established track record in global executive search, including the recruitment of Richard Scudamore as chief executive to the English Premier League and Ivan Gazidis in the same role at Arsenal.

Purslow replaced Rick Parry in June 2009 as the Reds' chief executive