Solihull Moors is delighted to announce the appointment of Anne-Marie Eden as Chief Executive with immediate effect.
Calvin Barnett is standing down from the Chief Executive role which he has held on a part-time basis for the past 21 months since investing in the club alongside Chairman, Darryl Eales in August 2018.
The appointment of Anne-Marie on a full-time basis reflects the growth and progress the club has made over the past two seasons and reflects the club’s ambitious plans for the future both on and off the pitch. Moreover, the appointment complements Tim Murphy joining the club as a 25% shareholder and Deputy Chairman.
The club is delighted that Calvin is remaining involved in the club as a Non-Executive Director and will continue to work one day a week for the club on a voluntary basis.
Reflecting on the move, Calvin said: “The last two years have flown-by and in such a short space the club has grown considerably and we all should take genuine pride on what has been achieved… with much more to come!
“In Anne-Marie we have acquired another great addition to the team. As a full-time CEO she will be taking on a hands-on role, building on the strong foundations that have already been laid.
“As planned, I now move on to become a Non-Executive Director and remain an active member of the board engaged in several key projects and relationships. These are challenging and unprecedented times; stay safe and I look forward to seeing everyone back on the terraces when we can.”
Anne-Marie joins as CEO from club sponsor, the highly regarded and fast-growing financial services firm, Jerroms, where she was Head of Client Experience, working closely alongside the Partners and Directors.
Anne-Marie enjoyed a 30-year career in professional services across the Midlands and is well known for her entrepreneurial and people focused approach, which will now be for the benefit of Moors.
She is also active in the community volunteering for various charities particularly working for the Birmingham Christmas Shelter homeless charity for the past 13 years. She is also an accomplished flautist and member of Birmingham based ‘The People’s Orchestra’.
Anne-Marie said: “With Jerroms as one of the key sponsors of Solihull Moors Football Club, I have spent every home game at the club hosting a variety of Jerroms clients and business contacts within the newly renovated and impressive Jerroms Vice Presidents Suite.
“My love of the club and discovering a whole new world combining business with football began on Saturday afternoons last summer.
“When asked to become CEO of Solihull Moors, nothing felt more right.
“I’m not here to change things that don’t need changing, but to work alongside an ever growing, already very strong, successful and professional team to assist in the Solihull Moors journey, to be able to go from strength to strength off the pitch within the Solihull community, as well as on the pitch.
“Having lived and brought up my family in Solihull for many years, with Solihull Moors Football Club in the heart of the community, I’m so proud to be able say that I am now part of it.”
Darryl Eales, Moors Chairman, paid fulsome praise to Calvin whilst welcoming Anne-Marie, adding: “Calvin has played a pivotal role in the development of Moors over the past 18 months, whilst also juggling multiple other business interests. I’m delighted he is remaining on the Board and staying actively involved at the club.
“It’s also a pleasure to welcome Anne-Marie to the Moors family and I’d like to thank Jerroms for agreeing to the transfer, on reasonable terms!
“Anne-Marie exudes enthusiasm and professionalism together with proven commercial acumen and a community focus. All these skills will be put to work to continue Moors journey as we seek to build profile, increase crowds and ensure the club is actively at the heart of the community.”
