US EditionFormer MLSE Executive David Hopkinson Named CEO of England's Newcastle United
David Hopkinson, with extensive international sports leadership experience, replaces Darren Eales who battled blood cancer during his three-year tenure at Newcastle United.
- Former MLSE executive David Hopkinson was named CEO of Newcastle United on September 4, 2025, succeeding Darren Eales who is stepping down for health reasons.
- Eales announced his intention to step down 11 months prior after being diagnosed with chronic blood cancer and continued leading the club until Hopkinson’s appointment.
- Hopkinson brings extensive leadership experience from Real Madrid and Madison Square Garden Sports, joining Newcastle during a transformative period for the club’s business and roster.
- Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan welcomed Hopkinson, praising his strategic skills and leadership as critical to building on the club's local and global growth ambitions.
- Hopkinson expressed honor to join Newcastle, highlighting the club’s history, passionate supporters, and commitment to excellence while aiming to position the club among the world’s elite.
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Former MLSE executive David Hopkinson named CEO of England's Newcastle United
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David Hopkinson appointed as Newcastle CEO
Hopkinson succeeds Darren Eales, who has been on medical leave.
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