Craig Mather Explained
Craig Mather (born 1971) is a British businessman and was the chief operating officer and chief executive of Rangers Football Club.
Career
Mather joined the club in 2012, shortly after it fell into administration, purchasing a 10% stake for £1 million.[1] In April 2013 he was appointed CEO following the departure of Charles Green,[2] on a salary of £500,000.[3] [4] He left the club in October 2013, citing "incessant attempts to destabilise the operations of the club".[5] He was replaced as CEO by Graham Wallace, COO of Manchester City.[6]
He also owns sports management firm Simply Sport Management based in the Midlands.[7]
Notes and References
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18893159 Rangers: Craig Mather makes 'emotional' investment
- Web site: Rangers: Craig Mather appointed interim chief executive . BBC Sport . 24 April 2013 .
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23562125 Rangers: Craig Mather defiant over move to oust him
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23412447 Rangers: Concern over chief executive Craig Mather's salary
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24547054 Rangers chief executive Craig Mather resigns with Bryan Smart
- http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/item/5593-rangers-announce-graham-wallace-as-new-chief-executive Rangers Announce New CEO
- Web site: Craig Mather's journey to Ibrox Hotseat . The Daily Record . 22 April 2013 .
