13 Facts About Robert Elstone

Robert Colin Elstone was born on 6 February 1964 and is a British businessman.

Robert Elstone attended the University of Hull and is a qualified accountant.

Robert Elstone was originally a financial controller at a Barnsley-based lead-processing plant but later became an Executive Assistant at the Rugby Football League.

Robert Elstone is the brother-in-law of football manager Mick McCarthy.

At Deloitte Touche, a company he joined in the mid-1990s, Elstone acted as an advisor to leagues, clubs and sports-related organisations on a range of strategic and commercial activities.

Robert Elstone moved to BSkyB as a Director of Football Business Affairs in 2000 and worked closely with a number of Premier League clubs following Sky's acquisition of equity in four leading clubs.

Whilst at his favoured Castleford Tigers, Robert Elstone oversaw the club's preparatory work towards relocation to a new stadium.

Robert Elstone resigned from his position in January 2007 citing family reasons.

Robert Elstone joined Everton as deputy to Keith Wyness in June 2005.

Robert Elstone is responsible for the negotiation of the club's long-standing sponsorship deal with Chang.

Robert Elstone was appointed as Acting chief executive officer on 5 August 2008 following the resignation of Wyness.

Robert Elstone left his role as Everton CEO in June 2017, having taken the role of Chief Executive of Super League.

Robert Elstone was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2023 New Year Honours for services to sport.