Edward Gareth Woodward was born on 9 November 1971 and is an English accountant and investment banker who was the executive vice-chairman and effectively the chief executive of Manchester United from 2012 to 2022.
12 Facts About Ed Woodward
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Ed Woodward attended Brentwood School in Brentwood, Essex from 1983 to 1989.
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Ed Woodward went on to study physics at the University of Bristol graduating in 1993.
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In 2005, Ed Woodward advised Malcolm Glazer and the Glazer family during its successful takeover of Manchester United.
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The Glazer family then recruited Woodward to join the club in a "financial planning" role.
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In 2007, Ed Woodward was given charge of the commercial and media operations of Manchester United.
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Ed Woodward was appointed to the board of directors and named executive vice-chairman of Manchester United in 2012.
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Ed Woodward was succeeded by Richard Arnold as the club's commercial management director.
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On 20 April 2021, Ed Woodward announced he would resign as executive vice-chairman of Manchester United at the end of the year, following unprecedented criticism of Manchester United's failed attempt at forming and joining a European Super League.
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Ed Woodward was reported to have been heavily involved in plans for the Super League "from day one".
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Ed Woodward has received consistent criticism for his performance as Manchester United's chief executive.
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Ed Woodward's father was a fan of both Derby County and Manchester United, and was present for the latter's victory in the 1968 European Cup Final at the old Wembley Stadium.