Everton boardroom explained: Dan Friedkin, Ex-Leeds supremo and Uruguayan influence
The Friedkin Group have made several changes since taking the reins at Everton in December 2024.
Dan Friedkin and Co. took over Everton after purchasing 94.1 per cent of Farhad Moshiri’s shares in the Blues, which later expanded to 99.5 per cent.
The new ownership have already secured significant deals, both on and off the pitch, with the Hill Dickinson Stadium naming rights being the main jackpot.
For David Moyes‘ side, bringing Jack Grealish to Everton has probably been their most inspired decision to date.
Here, Goodison News looks at who is on Everton’s board.
Dan Friedkin
Dan Friedkin was born in 1965 in San Diego, California and is a successful American businessman.
He is the chairman and CEO of the Friedkin Group, and is estimated to have a personal net worth of around £5.7billion.
The 60-year-old started his journey into business when he took control of Gulf States Toyota Distributors, and he has since branched out into film production and luxury resorts.
Friedkin’s journey in football began when the group bought AS Roma in a £513m deal in 2020, and he also has a stake in French outfit AS Cannes.
Marc Watts
Marc Watts is originally an attorney, but he has been a part of TFG for 14 years, since joining as president.
He joined the group from Locke Ford LLP, where he held roles such as vice chairman and managing partner, gaining vast experience in corporate and securities law.
Watts also serves on the boards of Highland Resources, Cabot Oil and Gas, Service Corporation International and was named as the Toffees Executive Chairman when the takeover was completed after serving as a director of Roma.
Analaura Moreira-Dunkel
Analaura Moreira-Dunkel moved to the United States at the age of nine from Uruguay and has been a key figure in the Friedkin’s football operations.
She was a senior accountant at Plains Oil & Gas in Texas before spending 17 years with banking giants JPMorgan Chase.
She joined the Friedkin Group’s upper echelons in 2012 and has served as Enterprise Chief Financial Officer for the last 12 years, sitting on the board at both Roma and Everton.
She is listed as the club’s financial director on Companies House.
Angus Kinnear
Everton poached Angus Kinnear from Leeds after the takeover, but he did not start his role as CEO until this summer.
The Englishman served as CEO at the Yorkshire club from 2017, and held various roles in football before that.
He held senior positions at Manchester United and Arsenal before joining the Elland Road outfit, and is exactly the kind of figure that the Friedkin’s need for the football side of things.
Eric Williamson
Eric Williamson has been the President and General Manager of Gulf States Toyota for over a year, having spent more than 30 years with the company.
He has been in numerous roles with the Friedkin’s flagship company, including director of marketing, director of fleet operations and vice president of Human Resources.
Williamson is a trusted figure within TFG, and his vast experience in the group can only be a benefit for the Blues.
Colin Chong
Colin Chong is still listed as a director on Companies House, despite Kinnear taking over as CEO of the club, with uncertainty over that role.
He was initially hired in 2018 as Chief Stadium Development Officer to lead the development of the new stadium.
He had experience in construction with Laing O’Rourke and had been involved with Manchester United’s stadium redevelopment and the Commonwealth Games stadium.
He was given the role of interim CEO after Denise Barrett-Baxendale left in 2023, but has now been replaced by the ex-Leeds man.
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