Hannah Forshaw will step down as chief executive officer (CEO) of Everton Women at the end of the season, after just one year at Goodison Park.
Forshaw was appointed to the role back in May and officially began work on September 1st.
It has already been a season of change for the Toffees, and that will continue with Forshaw’s departure at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.
Why is Hannah Forshaw leaving Everton after one season?
Everton Women and Hannah Forshaw agreed to part ways, with both parties feeling a “different long-term direction was appropriate”.
A statement on Everton’s website read: “The decision was reached following discussions between Hannah and the club, with both parties in agreement that a different long-term direction was appropriate, but that a smooth transition to a new leadership structure can be supported by Hannah remaining as CEO for the current campaign.
“The Club will provide an update on changes to the leadership structure of Everton Women at the appropriate time later in the season, and thanks fans for their understanding and ongoing support.
“As CEO, Hannah will have the full backing of the club as part of that smooth transition.
The Athletic have reported that the review regarding the leadership structure will look at whether a CEO will sit above the structure or if a managing director will take charge.
Forshaw was appointed by The Friedkin Group following their takeover in December 2024.
Changes at Everton Women this season
Everton Women are playing their first full season at Goodison Park, after the men’s side moved to the new Hill Dickinson Stadium on Bramley-Moore Dock.
This saved the iconic ground from being demolished, while the Toffees have also introduced a new Women’s Hall of Fame at the stadium.
The first five inductees were named as Mo Marley, Joy McQuiggan, Cathy Gore, Billy Jackson and Louise Thomas.
In July, after initial plans to sell their women’s team, the Friedkin Group went ahead with the sale.
They sold the women’s team to the parent company which owns the club, Roundhouse Capital Holdings, allowing it to act as a standalone entity and attract minority investment.
Last week, Premier League clubs closed a loophole which means they can no longer be able to sell assets like women’s teams and hotels to themselves to circumvent financial rules.
This was agreed in a vote for new regulations from next season.
