Nick Eastwood to replace Davud Armstrong as Wasps CEO
Tuesday 2 May 2017 15:44, UK
Wasps have announced David Armstrong is to step down as Group CEO in June and will be succeeded by deputy chairman Nick Eastwood.
Armstrong played a pivotal role in helping the club move to their current Ricoh Arena home in Coventry.
Eastwood joined Wasps as chief executive in 2012 on the back of a 12-year spell with the RFU before ceding the role to Armstrong in March 2015.
Derek Richardson, Wasps' chairman, commented: "David's impact on Wasps has been huge, from leading the original purchase of the Ricoh Arena and the club's relocation to Coventry, to the launch of our Retail Bond, the redevelopment of our hotel, developing our new fan base at the Ricoh and the launch of Wasps Netball.
"On behalf of the board, I would like to thank him for the tremendous impact he has had on the club. He leaves the business and management team well positioned to continue its growth and we will continue to benefit from his expertise as he continues to serve on the board.
"I am delighted that Nick [Eastwood] will be taking on the role of Group CEO. He has been at the heart of the club for the last five years and played a crucial role in its transformation.
"His experience in rugby, operations, strategy, finance and at Twickenham which is a multi-purpose venue, mean that he is uniquely qualified for the role and I have every confidence in our future under his leadership."
