Ed Woodward takes first job since Man Utd exit
Ed Woodward has taken on his first role since leaving his post as Manchester United's executive vice-chairman in 2022.
Woodward has taken up a job as a non-executive director at esports company EStars - aimed at using esports for educational purposes in the Middle East.
The job is Woodward's first since he left Man Utd following a 16-year, largely-derided, spell at Old Trafford. During his lengthy tenure at the club, Woodward took on roles ranging from 'financial planning', to leading commercial and media operations before being appointed executive vice-chairman in 2012.
Read the latest Man Utd news here
feed
In his 10 years as the club's executive vice-chairman, Woodward would be heavily criticised for overseeing the Red Devils' worst trophy drought since the mid-1980s.
Now, Woodward has been announced as a new member of EStars' team - a team which also includes ex-Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul.
In an official statement from the company announcing his appointment, Woodward said: “When you put together esports, education and a dynamic region such as the Middle East, where curriculum decisions can be made faster than Europe, it is a recipe for success.
“Joining the team is an easy decision when you add the exceptional leadership and entrepreneurial energy of Mags. I’m excited about EStars delivering a path of learning for the next generation in the (relatively) new industry of esports.”
Woodward was replaced by Richard Arnold at Man Utd, with Arnold moving from a previous managing director role into a new CEO position.
LISTEN NOW
On this edition of The Promised Land, part of the 90min podcast network, Scott Saunders and Rob Blanchette discuss Garnacho potentially being given the number seven jersey, and midfield options in the summer transfer window.
If you can't see this embed, click here to listen to the podcast!