# Wrexham CEO Michael Williamson Leaves After Two Years

> Wrexham's Michael Williamson exits after two years as CEO, with Shaun Harvey stepping in.
- Title: Wrexham CEO Michael Williamson Leaves After Two Years · SI
- Summary: Wrexham's Michael Williamson exits after two years as CEO, with Shaun Harvey stepping in.
- Keywords: wrexham, michael williamson, shaun harvey, championship, wolverhampton wanderers, epl academy category 3, kop stand, transfer window, charlton athletic, arthur okonkwo
- Source: SI — https://si.com/soccer/ryan-reynolds-rob-mac-shock-wrexham-boardroom-shakeup
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:15:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: wrexham, michael williamson, shaun harvey, championship, wolverhampton wanderers, epl academy category 3, kop stand, transfer window, charlton athletic, arthur okonkwo, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Wrexham's Michael Williamson leaves his CEO role after two years, with Shaun Harvey taking over immediately.