Burton Albion Name Adam Benson CEO, Moving From Oxford United Role

Burton Albion have appointed Adam Benson as their new chief executive officer, moving from his role as Oxford United's chief commercial and marketing officer. The BBC reported the appointment on October 26, 2026. Benson will take up the position at the Pirelli Stadium.

Benson's Move From Oxford United

Benson has previously held senior positions at rugby union sides Wasps and Gloucester, as well as at Reading during the Royals' time in the Premier League and the Championship. He said he is proud to be entrusted with the role.

"I am incredibly proud to be entrusted with the role of chief executive officer at Burton Albion," Benson told Albion's website. "It was clear from the very first conversation that the club and its vision is aligned with my own values of ambition, hard work and integrity."

Burton Albion's Recent League One Form

Burton Albion boss Gary Bowyer said the club has made a 'phenomenal' start to the League One campaign, despite having up to eight players injured, the BBC reported on October 23, 2026. The Brewers are 14th in the table with 14 points from 12 matches, and Bowyer noted they lack top-end experience.

Harvey Araujo said Burton Albion must move on positively from their chaotic 2-2 draw with Peterborough United, where a stoppage-time equaliser denied a fourth win, the BBC reported on October 19, 2026. He cited the frantic nature of the match as a lesson for defensive composure.

Burton Albion lost 3-1 to Huddersfield in League One, with all three goals coming from defensive errors, the BBC reported on October 5, 2026. Coach Gary Bowyer said the team 'gifted' the goals and will see how Huddersfield responds after Tuesday's trip to Grimsby.

CEO Changes Across Sport

Cardiff Rugby appointed Barnsley FC CEO Jon Flatman as its new CEO, effective January, the BBC reported on October 20, 2026. He will prioritize securing private, independent ownership and a long-term future at Cardiff Arms Park. The club has been without a full-time CEO since Richard Holland left 18 months ago.

Eintracht Frankfurt is selecting a new sports board chairman after Markus Krösche's departure, with Christoph Spycher, Joti Chatzialexiou, and Marcel Schäfer as candidates, FAZ.NET reported on October 25, 2026. The club's leadership is unified, and a decision is expected within weeks.

Pierre Ferracci announced his departure as Paris FC president on Monday, with Antoine Arnault succeeding him, Yahoo reported on October 20, 2026. Ferracci will sell his 28.9% stake to LVMH's Agache Sport, leaving Red Bull with 10.6%. The decision awaits ratification by the Administration Council on 9 November.