Peter Moore to step down as the CEO of Liverpool FC

Liverpool FC on Friday announced that Peter Moore will be resigning from the position of the Chief Executive Officer by the end of August. 

This news comes as a surprising revelation for the Liverpool fans as he announced of stepping down a few weeks after the Reds were crowned the Premier League champions. 

The current Managing Director of the club, Billy Hogan will be taking his role from the month of September after his resignation at the end of August. 

Moore thanked the club for having him in the management as he said, “I’ve loved every minute of the job here in Liverpool and feel privileged to have moved the club forward on its civic, commercial and community operations during the last three years.”

Peter Moore will step down as chief executive officer at the end of August, following a successful three-year contract overseeing #LFC's off-pitch business operations.

Billy Hogan, currently managing director and chief commercial officer, will assume the role from September 1.

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 31, 2020

Moore also praised the board members of the club and how it was like working with them from the last three years. 

“I’ve had the great pleasure of working with an exceptionally talented senior leadership team; a group of committed colleagues who work tirelessly for the club; former players; business, community and civic partners and sponsors; incredible supporters around the world and so many other people I’ve met through my role as CEO. I’m indebted to so many people I’ve met on this fantastic journey at Liverpool.” Moore added. 

Liverpool FC automatically qualified for the Champions League after topping the Premier League rankings and their next target would be winning the European Championship starting from August 8 next month.