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Atlanta United CEO Takes Indefinite Leave Amid Health Battle
Garth Lagerwey takes indefinite leave to focus on cancer treatment, with club operations managed by senior executives during a period of major franchise transition.
- On Tuesday, Atlanta United announced president and chief executive officer Garth Lagerwey is taking a leave of absence to focus on cancer treatment and recovery.
- In July, Garth Lagerwey, Atlanta United president and chief executive officer, announced an indefinite leave to focus on treatment after eight years with Seattle Sounders.
- Chief Soccer Officer Chris Henderson, Vice President of Strategy Dimitrios Efstathiou and Chief Business Officer Sarah Kate Noftsinger will lead day-to-day operations, reporting to AMB Sports and Entertainment CEO Rich McKay.
- Amid a major transition, Atlanta United fired head coach Ronny Deila earlier this month and Brad Guzan recently retired, complicating leadership during Garth Lagerwey’s medical leave.
- There is no timetable for Garth Lagerwey, Atlanta United president and chief executive officer's return, and Lagerwey said `I am mindful that leadership of Atlanta United requires full-time attention, and right now I simply must focus on my health and ongoing cancer treatment.
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Atlanta United president Garth Lagerwey takes leave for cancer treatment, recovery
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Garth Lagerwey taking ‘indefinite leave of absence’ from Atlanta United amid cancer treatment - Scarves and Spikes
Garth Lagerwey will take an “immediate and indefinite leave of absence” as he continues to undergo treatment for cancer, Atlanta United announced on Tuesday night. Here is the statement released by Lagerwey: I am mindful that leadership of Atlanta United requires full-time attention, and right now I simply must focus on my health and ongoing... The post Garth Lagerwey taking ‘indefinite leave of absence’ from Atlanta United amid cancer treatment…
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