Controversial former Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has officially cuts all ties with the club after resigning his position as non-executive director.
Kenyon, 56, played a key role in the Roman Abramovich revolution after he was poached from Manchester United in 2003. Ex-manager Jose Mourinho was brought in by him, with the subsequent recruitment drive leading to two successive Premier League titles in 2004-05 and 2005-06.
Kenyon's reign didn't go without criticism and he was slammed for his suspected 'tapping up' of Ashley Cole, pictured with Rio Ferdinand during contract negotiations with United, as well as ousting of ex-boss Claudio Ranieri. He originally resigned from his post of CEO on September 16 2009 and will now concentrate full time on his role with the Creative Artists Agency.
Speaking to the Blues' official website, chairman Bruce Buck said: "Peter presided over the club during a time of great success and unprecedented commercial growth, and subsequently, as non-executive director he was effective in representing Chelsea FC in our dialogue with world football bodies.
"I'd like to thank Peter for everything he's done for this football club and everyone here wishes him well for the future. He'll always be welcome back at Chelsea."
Kenyon, 56, played a key role in the Roman Abramovich revolution after he was poached from Manchester United in 2003. Ex-manager Jose Mourinho was brought in by him, with the subsequent recruitment drive leading to two successive Premier League titles in 2004-05 and 2005-06.
Kenyon's reign didn't go without criticism and he was slammed for his suspected 'tapping up' of Ashley Cole, pictured with Rio Ferdinand during contract negotiations with United, as well as ousting of ex-boss Claudio Ranieri. He originally resigned from his post of CEO on September 16 2009 and will now concentrate full time on his role with the Creative Artists Agency.
Speaking to the Blues' official website, chairman Bruce Buck said: "Peter presided over the club during a time of great success and unprecedented commercial growth, and subsequently, as non-executive director he was effective in representing Chelsea FC in our dialogue with world football bodies.
"I'd like to thank Peter for everything he's done for this football club and everyone here wishes him well for the future. He'll always be welcome back at Chelsea."
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