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Liverpool FC announce Peter Moore as new chief executive

Peter Moore

Liverpool Football Club have announced that Electronic Arts chief Peter Moore is to be their next chief executive.

Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have turned to the 61-year-old Liverpool supporter to replace Ian Ayre who is heading to German outfit 1860 Munich.

Moore is currently employed as EA’s ‘Chief Competition Officer’ but is leaving that position to take up his new role at Anfield in June.

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A statement issued by the Reds, said: “Liverpool Football Club has named Peter Moore as its new chief executive officer.

“Liverpool-born Moore will take up his new role in June and report directly to the club’s owners, Fenway Sports Group.

“The 61-year-old is currently chief competition officer at Electronic Arts, based in the United States, and will move to Liverpool to join the club in the summer. His nearly 10 years at EA have seen him in a number of leadership positions, including chief operating officer and president of EA SPORTS.

“Moore has previously held senior roles with Microsoft, SEGA and Reebok. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Keele University in the UK and a master’s degree from California State University. The appointment completes a 10-month transition plan by FSG and finalises the senior management structure at the club.”

The news was announced following Liverpool’s 3-1 defeat at Leicester City this evening.

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