Wrexham Announce Boardroom Shake-Up Ahead of New Appointment

The Red Dragons have made changes to the club's board of directors.

Shaun Harvey has officially moved into a new role at the club. | Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)

Wrexham have announced two changes to the club’s board of directors in the latest boardroom shake-up at the Racecourse Ground.

The Red Dragons confirmed that Elis Wyn Jones will be appointed as a director of the club, subject to approval from both the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) and the English Football League (EFL). Jones has extensive experience in sports finance and previously served as Head of Global Sports Advisory and European Gaming Sector Coverage at Goldman Sachs.

The other change sees Shaun Harvey officially move into a non-executive director role. He has been appointed on an initial three-year term and will focus exclusively on board matters going forward. Sports Illustrated revealed earlier this summer that Harvey would no longer be responsible for the club’s transfer business, with chief executive Michael Williamson taking the lead on recruitment.

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What Does It Mean for Wrexham?

Steve Nickson has spent 15 years at Newcastle United. | Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images

Wrexham hope the latest changes will streamline decision-making and allow senior figures at the club to focus more closely on their respective areas of expertise.

The changes come just ahead of Steve Nickson’s appointment as Wrexham’s inaugural sporting director next week, with the 61-year-old set to officially begin his role on Sep. 2. Nickson is currently the head of recruitment at Premier League club Newcastle United, a position he has held for the past nine years. He also holds a master’s degree in sports directorship from the University of Salford.

Nickson will oversee Wrexham’s sporting strategy and act as the link between the boardroom and first-team coaching staff. He will work closely with manager Phil Parkinson on a daily basis while communicating with club executives acting on behalf of Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds.

That means he will also have a close working relationship with Williamson, who has led Wrexham’s transfer business this summer.

The sporting director will oversee player recruitment, contract negotiations and the club’s long-term sporting strategy, ensuring Wrexham’s wider vision is implemented across the football department. Nickson will also have a significant role in managerial appointments, helping determine whether a coaching change is required and potentially leading the search for a replacement.

Nickson’s appointment could also signal a shift in the balance of power when it comes to sporting decisions at the club. Parkinson will remain a key figure in football operations and continue to have significant input, though he may no longer hold the final say on major sporting decisions.

It is important to stress that there is no indication whatsoever that Parkinson’s position is under threat. However, decisions over his future will now likely be advised by Nickson and Williamson rather than Harvey, who played a key role in bringing the 58-year-old to Wrexham.

Role	Personnel
Chairmen	Rob Mac, Ryan Reynolds
Directors	Kaleen Allyn, Humphrey Ker, Shaun Harvey, Caroline Hutchinson, Thayer Joyce, George Dewey, Ricky Engelberg, Lee Solomon, Elis Wyn Jones
Chief Executive Officer	Michael Williamson
Chief Financial Officer	Mark Smith
Chief Business & Communications Officer	Rob Faulkner
Chief of Staff	Tina Roberts
Strategy & Projects Director	Aidan Miller

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