Charlton Athletic chief executive Charlie Methven is to step down from his role with the League One club.
The former Sunderland executive has been involved with the club since leading SE7 Partners’ takeover of the club from Thomas Sandgaard in July 2023.
The Addicks are currently fifth in League One as they aim for a place in the play-offs having failed to make the top six since being relegated from the Championship in 2020.
“Charlie has played a key role in helping the club move forward over the last two years and has provided the vision required to drive standards and help the club progress,” Charlton board chairman Gavin Carter told the club website.
“He has played a pivotal role in putting the right people in place on both the football and business side of our club, which has resulted in improved performances on the pitch and meaningful increases in our commercial revenues.”
Since the Methven-led takeover, Charlton have had a more settled time off the field.
The club was subject of numerous fan protests under former owner Roland Duchatelet before a failed takeover by East Street Investments in 2020 led to turmoil.
Danish-American businessman Thomas Sandgaard took control in September of that year, but he was unable to guide the club to much success, with a seventh-placed finish in 2021 the best season under his leadership.
Methven, who became famous for his impact in the Netflix documentary Sunderland ’til I Die, led SE7 Partners’ takeover in 2023.
He remains a director of SE7 Partners according to records at Companies House.
“It has been an immense honour to serve this wonderful club,” Methven said.
“This time last year, when things were not progressing fast enough for all our liking, I agreed to move to south-east London and put my shoulder to the wheel, though it had never been my intention to take an executive role.
“With the club now on an upwards trajectory, it is time for me to pack my tent and give the owners and board the necessary time to appoint a replacement in time to prepare for next season.”
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