Ryan Reynolds announces major Wrexham departure as statement published

Chief executive Michael Williamson has left Wrexham after two years; club director Shaun Harvey takes over as acting CEO.

Wrexham have announced the departure of chief executive Michael Williamson with immediate effect after two years at the club. Co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac issued a joint statement thanking Williamson for his work taking the club from League One to the Championship. Williamson, who arrived in May 2024, oversaw Wrexham's promotion from League One into the Championship, completing three successive promotions under manager Phil Parkinson. No reason has been given for his departure. Club director Shaun Harvey, a former EFL chief executive who has been involved with Wrexham since the early days of Reynolds and Mac's ownership in 2021, steps in as acting CEO. The club have not indicated how long Harvey will remain in the interim position. Wrexham are currently 16th in the Championship.