Shaun Harvey became Wrexham’s acting chief executive after Michael Williamson departed on Friday. Any permanent replacement must be approved by the Independent Football Regulator, and Harvey is in contention to take the role permanently.
Harvey’s executive role
Harvey first joined Wrexham’s executive board as an advisor after Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds’ takeover in 2021. He played a key role during the club’s rise from the National League.
Harvey stepped away from a football role in the summer and became a non-executive director focused on boardroom matters.
Parkinson on Harvey’s return
Phil Parkinson said: “Ryan spoke to me yesterday morning to let me know the news.”
Parkinson said: “My focus has just been on the game, really. I had a brief chat with Shaun Harvey this morning. Shaun is back in a more official capacity, but he has always been around. He has been here since day one. He has been an important figure, he understands everything about the club because he was one of the key people in starting off this journey with the owners.”
Owners attend the draw
Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds attended Wrexham’s draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers, their first visit to North Wales since they watched Wrexham draw by the same scoreline against Watford in August.
Harvey received a standing ovation from sections of the Mold Road Stand when he went to his seat in the owners’ box during the opening moments of the match.
Parkinson on Rob and Ryan
Parkinson said: “I had a great chat with Rob and Ryan. It’s always very uplifting for the people who work at the club, the players and the staff, when Rob and Ryan come over. With the crowd as well, they are uplifted by the owners being in town. I communicate with them when they are back in the States, but it’s good to have a chat with them when they are over.”
Parkinson said: “Whatever division we have been in, whenever Rob and Ryan have been here, I think it is good for the players to see their connection with the club, how much they care, how much they are watching from afar the games, their understanding of when people need a lift and when people need a bit of support. Since day one, we have been in it together. I always say that when we have done well and got promoted and how everybody at this club has got this enormous togetherness and that starts from the very top.”
