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Wrexham CEO Michael Williamson Leaves After Two Years
Wrexham's Michael Williamson exits after two years as CEO, with Shaun Harvey stepping in.
In brief
Wrexham's Michael Williamson exits after two years as CEO, with Shaun Harvey stepping in. Wrexham's Michael Williamson leaves his CEO role after two years, with Shaun Harvey taking over immediately. Originally reported by SI.
Wrexham co-owners confirm CEO exit
Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac confirmed chief executive officer Michael Williamson has left his role after two years with the club.
Williamson's two-year tenure
The 54-year-old joined Wrexham in 2024 after promotion to League One, overseeing three consecutive promotions to the Championship and a seventh-place finish last season.
Shaun Harvey takes over
Wrexham director Shaun Harvey will become acting chief executive with immediate effect following Williamson's departure.
Club statement on Williamson
A club statement thanked Williamson for taking Wrexham from League 1 to the Championship and for his work since the takeover five years ago.
Williamson's achievements
Williamson secured EFL Academy Category 3 status, developed a new academy facility at Darland High School, and oversaw the $95 million Kop Stand redevelopment.
Controversial decisions
Williamson introduced a £10 ($13) fan zone surcharge that was scrapped after backlash, took control of transfer business from Harvey, and faced criticism for a 'blanket bomb' signing strategy.
Transfer window issues
Wrexham spent $48 million on seven signings, with Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder accusing them of being 'in for half the division'.
Merchandise controversies
Wrexham withdrew merchandise featuring the white dragon, a symbol associated with English mythology rather than Wales, and stocked England baseball caps for the 2026 World Cup.
Recent fines and issues
Wrexham were fined £75,000 ($100,000) for fielding two ineligible players, avoiding a points deduction after an EFL report.
Community concerns
Some supporters questioned whether Wrexham's commercial growth has come at the expense of their connection with the local community.
Humphrey Ker's exit
Humphrey Ker stepped away from the club's board and Wrexham AFC Foundation in September, calling it a 'complicated' issue he felt he had to address.
The takeaway
Wrexham's Michael Williamson leaves his CEO role after two years, with Shaun Harvey taking over immediately.
