Steve Kavanagh confirmed as Southend United's new chief executive

2:03pm Thursday 4th October 2012 in Sport By Chris Phillips

Steve Kavanagh will be working closely with Blues chairman Ron Martin (pictured) Steve Kavanagh will be working closely with Blues chairman Ron Martin (pictured)

SOUTHEND United have announced the appointment of Steve Kavanagh as their new chief executive.

Kavanagh is a chartered accountant and started his football career as finance director at Charlton Athletic before becoming chief executive.

And he is pleased to be replacing Gary Lockett at Roots Hall. “I am delighted to be joining Southend United and looking forward to being part of what is a really exciting period for the club as the new stadium development grows ever closer,” said Kavanagh.

“I have worked in football for more than ten years and fully understand the 24/7 culture that is required to deliver success both on and off the field.”

Comments (5)

2:17pm Thu 4 Oct 12

JoeBlogs2 says...

Good appointment... let hope he can bring some of his contacts along with him from London .. we badly need a backer and some spare cash to throw at my Club Southend United FC

Let’s get Building Ron !!
Good appointment... let hope he can bring some of his contacts along with him from London .. we badly need a backer and some spare cash to throw at my Club Southend United FC Let’s get Building Ron !! JoeBlogs2

4:16pm Thu 4 Oct 12

RayleighShrimper says...

Regret same old, same old. Didn't we have these comments from teh last two chief executives and neither lasted a year. Actions speak louder the press releases Ron!!
Regret same old, same old. Didn't we have these comments from teh last two chief executives and neither lasted a year. Actions speak louder the press releases Ron!! RayleighShrimper

4:29pm Thu 4 Oct 12

SUFC1906 says...

Hope he succeeds but in the words of the well known bookie's advert "Here's the latest live odds coming up on your screen, how long will Mr Kavanagh last at Roots Hall? Bet in play.
Hope he succeeds but in the words of the well known bookie's advert "Here's the latest live odds coming up on your screen, how long will Mr Kavanagh last at Roots Hall? Bet in play. SUFC1906

5:32pm Thu 4 Oct 12

RayleighShrimper says...

SUFC1906 wrote:
Hope he succeeds but in the words of the well known bookie's advert "Here's the latest live odds coming up on your screen, how long will Mr Kavanagh last at Roots Hall? Bet in play.
Well with your chief executives in 3 year ie Geoffrey King; Tara Brady; Gary Locket and now Steve Kavanagh I reckon if he makes a year he should get a medal for longevity in the job.

Its not another new chief executive we need its a new Chairman and board to take the club forward and build Fossetts farm, not promises several times what Ron Martin can't and hasn't achieved.
[quote][p][bold]SUFC1906[/bold] wrote: Hope he succeeds but in the words of the well known bookie's advert "Here's the latest live odds coming up on your screen, how long will Mr Kavanagh last at Roots Hall? Bet in play.[/p][/quote]Well with your chief executives in 3 year ie Geoffrey King; Tara Brady; Gary Locket and now Steve Kavanagh I reckon if he makes a year he should get a medal for longevity in the job. Its not another new chief executive we need its a new Chairman and board to take the club forward and build Fossetts farm, not promises several times what Ron Martin can't and hasn't achieved. RayleighShrimper

5:33pm Thu 4 Oct 12

RayleighShrimper says...

opps thats "four" not "your".
opps thats "four" not "your". RayleighShrimper
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