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Post by goodnightirene1883 on Jun 8, 2021 12:00:48 GMT
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Post by aghast on Jun 8, 2021 12:06:48 GMT
Gibson out!
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Post by gasandelectricity on Jun 8, 2021 12:07:34 GMT
Bristol Rovers F.C is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Gibson MBE to the Club's Board of Directors, as a non-executive Director.
Chris Gibson brings with him over 34 years of military and governmental experience. He has held leadership roles and key appointments throughout his career which have seen him serve on specialist military operations all over the world.
Having gained a post-graduate award in management from Harvard University and an MBA from The University of Northampton, Chris' MBE was awarded for the development and delivery of a training model for military and NHS volunteers to combat the Ebola Virus Disease in West Africa. The successful operation saw over 1,200 personnel deployed and appropriately trained and equipped for the rigour of delivering care in the West African jungle.
He works with various professional sporting teams including The Football Association as a leadership advisor on the Pro Licence Course and business groups on how to translate this positive philosophy into a winning capability.
His role as an independent, non-executive Director will see added transparency at the Board level, with Chris taking on a liaison role with various Supporter's groups ensuring fans voices can be heard at the top level.
As well as this, Chris will be offering his expertise in the areas of business development and corporate management to further improve professionalism and business performance.
Speaking about the appointment, Club President, Wael Al Qadi said, "We are delighted to welcome Chris to the Board and are looking forward to working with him to build success here at Bristol Rovers.
"Chris has a great degree of experience of leadership from his time working in the military and special forces and he has worked with our Manager previously.
"His experiences, coupled with the work he does with the FA, would be a valuable asset to any football club.
"In his role, he will bring appropriate governance and assurances to the Board's activity, in order to make the processes as transparent and accountable as possible."
Chris Gibson MBE added, “It is a real privilege and honour to be working in support of Bristol Rovers Football Club. I hope to use my experience, insight and track record of developing high performance teams to provide appropriate leadership guidance and mentorship to all those I come into contact within the club.”
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Post by gasandelectricity on Jun 8, 2021 12:08:59 GMT
I don't see how this could be a bad thing. Good to have another individual on the board.
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Jun 8, 2021 12:10:35 GMT
" His role as an independent, non-executive Director will see added transparency at the Board level, with Chris taking on a liaison role with various Supporter's groups ensuring fans voices can be heard at the top level."
If he comes on here and calls me a knob hes Dam history.
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Post by baggins on Jun 8, 2021 12:11:32 GMT
You read non exec Director, you hear paid a lot of money for playing golf.
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Post by baggins on Jun 8, 2021 12:11:54 GMT
" His role as an independent, non-executive Director will see added transparency at the Board level, with Chris taking on a liaison role with various Supporter's groups ensuring fans voices can be heard at the top level." If he comes on here and calls me a knob hes f**king history. Knob.
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Jun 8, 2021 12:13:34 GMT
" His role as an independent, non-executive Director will see added transparency at the Board level, with Chris taking on a liaison role with various Supporter's groups ensuring fans voices can be heard at the top level." If he comes on here and calls me a knob hes f**king history. Knob. I havent thought this through have I?
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Post by pirate on Jun 8, 2021 12:13:40 GMT
Worked with Joey at Fleetwood.
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Post by Gassy on Jun 8, 2021 12:14:55 GMT
I genuinely look forward to seeing how this will somehow be turned into a negative.
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Jun 8, 2021 12:15:22 GMT
This seems like absolutely crazy timing.
Employing one of Joey's mates right in the middle of his trial for assault??
Jesus wept.
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Jun 8, 2021 12:15:42 GMT
I genuinely look forward to seeing how this will somehow be turned into a negative. You're welcome.
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Post by baggins on Jun 8, 2021 12:16:08 GMT
I genuinely look forward to seeing how this will somehow be turned into a negative. Got 10 minutes?
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Post by gregsy on Jun 8, 2021 12:24:32 GMT
We've gone from garnerball to military disciplines in the space of months....
Quite some u-turn....
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Post by pirate on Jun 8, 2021 12:25:02 GMT
This seems like absolutely crazy timing. Employing one of Joey's mates right in the middle of his trial for assault?? Jesus wept. Makes perfect sense. The new director's company has worked with the National Probation Service and H.M.Prison Service.
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Jun 8, 2021 12:25:22 GMT
We've gone from garnerball to military disciplines in the space of months.... Quite some u-turn.... I believe About Turn is now the vernacular.
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Post by axegas on Jun 8, 2021 12:35:21 GMT
So in other words, when Joey leaves eventually. Half the club will leave with him.
Gibson’s experience is no bad thing to have on the board though.
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Post by Topper Gas on Jun 8, 2021 12:38:38 GMT
Worked with Joey at Fleetwood. Apparently only JB suggests that's the case? This is the guy who was asked to look at the club's structure even though he doesn't seem to be an expert in that field of work. It seems an odd move signing players/recruiting JB's mates as board members whilst it is far from clear how his court case is going to end.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2021 12:40:05 GMT
Good finisher?
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Post by singupgas on Jun 8, 2021 12:42:31 GMT
Welcome Chris to the board, sounds like he is someone with plenty of experience working in football.
Once he has settled in, my first question I would like him to be the voice for us fans asking for an update on the Stadium situation. To be honest it would probably stop there too.
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