Wrexham co-chairmen Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds issued a joint statement thanking the departing administrator for his contributions during a two-year stint that featured promotion from League One. Board member Shaun Harvey has stepped in as acting chief executive to take over administrative duties. The leadership transition unfolds during an inconsistent campaign on the pitch, following a season where the team narrowly missed out on the Championship playoffs. Before arriving in Wales, the former executive had spent time in Major League Soccer and with Italian side Inter Milan.
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Wrexham turned to existing board member Shaun Harvey to provide experienced executive lea…: Wrexham turned to existing board member Shaun Harvey to provide experienced executive leadership.
The club is currently sitting in 16th place in the Championship table following an incons…: The club is currently sitting in 16th place in the Championship table following an inconsistent run.
Williamson's tenure included promotion to the Championship after he previously worked at…: Williamson's tenure included promotion to the Championship after he previously worked at Inter Milan and MLS.
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Nov 6 : Wrexham chief executive Michael Williamson has left the Championship club after two years in the role, with director Shaun Harvey appointed acting CEO, the Welsh side said on Friday.
• "We thank Michael Williamson for his two years at Wrexham and for his work taking the club from League One to the Championship," co-chairmen Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds said in a joint statement
• American Williamson joined Wrexham in the summer of 2024
• Before moving to Wrexham, Williamson held senior positions at Inter Milan and in Major League Soccer. He was named Football Industry Leader of the Year in 2025
• Harvey, who has extensive experience in English football administration and has served on Wrexham's board, will assume the CEO's duties
• Wrexham narrowly missed out on the Championship playoffs last season and have made an inconsistent start to the new campaign. They are currently 16th in the table
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