Rob Wicks will be leaving his role as commercial director with Aberdeen FC at the end of this season when he will take up the position of managing director for P&J Live / TECA.

Commenting on his decision, Rob said: “Roles like this, to lead a major, purpose-built entertainment and events venue, don’t come around very often and I simply had to consider it when I was approached. It’s a terrific career opportunity for me personally but it was still a gut-wrenching decision to leave the Club after five great years.

“During my time with Aberdeen FC, I have made many wonderful friends and memories, and worked with tremendously loyal and hard-working people. A personal highlight was undoubtedly the organisation of the Sir Alex Ferguson statue and the unveiling event which reflected so positively on both the Club and the city.”

Since March 2018, Rob has led the wider commercial team which covers ticket sales, partnerships and sponsorships, the AberDNA membership initiative, retail sales, hospitality, marketing and communications.

Aberdeen FC chairman, Dave Cormack, said: “We’re sad to see Rob go but appreciate this is an opportunity he could not turn down. He leaves with our very best wishes and gratitude for his achievements which have placed the Club on a much stronger commercial footing.

“Under Rob’s direction, the commercial team has grown and we now have a great cohort of young managers who will work on the continued development and implementation of the commercial strategy.”

During his tenure, Rob was instrumental in significantly growing the Club’s commercial revenues, from rolling out the AberDNA initiative to securing the Club’s biggest-ever sponsorship deal with TEXO. His accomplishments also include improvements to the hospitality offering at Pittodrie and to fan engagement with the introduction of the Red Shed, eSports events and fan zones.

Rob added: “I have got to know many fans and really understand just how much the Club means to them. It has been both a pleasure and a privilege to serve on the Board and, when time allows, I look forward to coming back to Pittodrie.”

Everyone at the Club wishes Rob the very best in his new role.

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