Just saw one tab on my phone was still on the statement
achieved following promotion has been outstanding. We will do everything possible to support Lee’s vision and ambitions.
We would like to thank Roland Duchatelet, his team and the directors for helping to facilitate a quick and smooth sale. They leave the club with solid foundations on which we can invest and build.
Any deal of this kind is subject to the approval of the EFL and we are now working closely with them on the final details to satisfy their Owners’ and Directors’ Test. Until that has been received, we will be making no further comment.
But please be assured we intend to do everything within our power to bring back a true sense of pride to Charlton Athletic Football Club which is the least the fans, future generations of supporters and the community deserve.
Matt Southall
Chairman
Please see below for further information on the individuals involved...
MATT SOUTHALL (Chairman)
For the past five years, Matt has been working between the UK and Middle East advising on international mergers and acquisitions and building strong relationships with key businesses in the Gulf.
Previously, he set up and ran a successful e-commerce business and was also involved in sports management, working alongside high profile sports agencies and their clients.
His early ambitions were as a professional footballer but having left the Blackburn Rovers School of Excellence at 16, he opted for a career in the sports industry and attended the University of Manchester where he was awarded a Masters in Business Administration.
HIS EXCELLENCY TAHNOON NIMER (Director)
H.E Tahnoon Nimer is the Chairman of Abu Dhabi Business Development, the private office of Sheikh Saeed Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, and oversees the running of more than 60 companies including energy, insurance, broadcasting, shipping and sports businesses.
He has strong ties with governments and multi-nationals across the globe and has a track record of supporting emerging businesses. In 2018, he was named as a Global Ambassador for Peace.
His Excellency is the majority shareholder in East Street Investments through his Abu Dhabi based corporation, Panorama Magic General Contracting LLC, and will form part of the new Charlton Athletic board.
JONATHAN HELLER (Director)
Jonathan is the Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Business Development having established a consultancy advising large multi-national pension sponsors which broadened into a global financial advisory.
He held prominent positions in the UK nuclear industry and served as Secretary-General of the European Atomic Forum before becoming Head of European Development for Prudential Investments.
They've said all the right things in their statement. However, they also thanked Roland for his good work, so clearly they're good at talking total bullshit. I do not care. I have a nagging feeling somewhere in my soul that this will end in tears and all, but I do not care one shit right now. This is an excellent day. Roland is gone. What a morning
Tahnoon Nimer - Chairman at The Private Office of HH Sheikh Saeed Bin Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan and The Private Office of HH Sheikh Saeed Bin Tahnoun Bin Mohd. Al Nahyan
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Whatever the result tomorrow, it's going to be a special day.
Championship side Charlton Athletic have been taken over by East Street Investments, subject to approval from the English Football League.
They have agreed to buy Charlton from Roland Duchatelet, who had been trying to sell the club since the end of 2017.
Tahnoon Nimer and Jonathan Heller - chairman and CEO of Abu Dhabi Business Development - join as directors, with Matt Southall becoming club chairman.
Charlton fans had held a series of protestsagainst Belgian Duchatelet.
achieved following promotion has been outstanding. We will do everything possible to support Lee’s vision and ambitions.
We would like to thank Roland Duchatelet, his team and the directors for helping to facilitate a quick and smooth sale. They leave the club with solid foundations on which we can invest and build.
Any deal of this kind is subject to the approval of the EFL and we are now working closely with them on the final details to satisfy their Owners’ and Directors’ Test. Until that has been received, we will be making no further comment.
But please be assured we intend to do everything within our power to bring back a true sense of pride to Charlton Athletic Football Club which is the least the fans, future generations of supporters and the community deserve.
Matt Southall
Chairman
Please see below for further information on the individuals involved...
MATT SOUTHALL (Chairman)
For the past five years, Matt has been working between the UK and Middle East advising on international mergers and acquisitions and building strong relationships with key businesses in the Gulf.
Previously, he set up and ran a successful e-commerce business and was also involved in sports management, working alongside high profile sports agencies and their clients.
His early ambitions were as a professional footballer but having left the Blackburn Rovers School of Excellence at 16, he opted for a career in the sports industry and attended the University of Manchester where he was awarded a Masters in Business Administration.
HIS EXCELLENCY TAHNOON NIMER (Director)
H.E Tahnoon Nimer is the Chairman of Abu Dhabi Business Development, the private office of Sheikh Saeed Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, and oversees the running of more than 60 companies including energy, insurance, broadcasting, shipping and sports businesses.
He has strong ties with governments and multi-nationals across the globe and has a track record of supporting emerging businesses. In 2018, he was named as a Global Ambassador for Peace.
His Excellency is the majority shareholder in East Street Investments through his Abu Dhabi based corporation, Panorama Magic General Contracting LLC, and will form part of the new Charlton Athletic board.
JONATHAN HELLER (Director)
Jonathan is the Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Business Development having established a consultancy advising large multi-national pension sponsors which broadened into a global financial advisory.
He held prominent positions in the UK nuclear industry and served as Secretary-General of the European Atomic Forum before becoming Head of European Development for Prudential Investments.
https://privateofficeabudhabi.com/
Sounds fuckin minted
I can now end my self imposed exile and will be back as soon as the takeover goes through