Peter Moore steps down as Liverpool chief executive after Premier League title triumph

Moore leaves to return to the United States with his wife after three years in the role in which the club became English, European and world champions

Liverpool chief executive Peter Moore will step down at the end of next month and be replaced by current managing director Billy Hogan after helping to bring the Premier League and European title back to Anfield.

The club announced on Friday morning that the 65-year-old will step down at the end of August following three years in the position to return to the United States with his wife, having been responsible for their business decisions off the pitch while Jurgen Klopp led them to success on it.

Liverpool highlighted his successes in the “commercial, community and civic responsibilities” departments, and owner John W Henry paid tribute to Moore for what he contributed to the club.

“We would like to place on record our gratitude to Peter for his contribution and moving the club forward over the past three seasons,” Henry said in a joint-statement alongside Fenway Sports Group president Mike Gordon. 

“He has strengthened the club’s business operations through his leadership and we are grateful to him for his passion, dedication and support. We wish him, his wife Debbie and their families every success for the future as they return to the US and hope they will come back to visit us to take in a few games at Anfield.”

Despite looking after matters away from the pitch, Moore was keen to praise the team for the memories that he will “cherish forever”, having seen the club achieve success that is “way beyond his dreams” after ending the 30-year wait for the Premier League within a year after being crowned European and world champion.

“I’ve loved every minute of the job here in Liverpool and feel privileged to have moved the club forward on its civic, commercial and community operations during the last three years,” Moore said. It’s been an incredible journey and I’d like to pay tribute to John, Tom and Mike for giving me the opportunity to lead the business operations at Liverpool.

“I’ve had the great pleasure of working with an exceptionally talented senior leadership team; a group of committed colleagues who work tirelessly for the club; former players; business, community and civic partners and sponsors; incredible supporters around the world and so many other people I’ve met through my role as CEO. I’m indebted to so many people I’ve met on this fantastic journey at Liverpool.

“To think we have won the Uefa Champions League, Fifa Club World Cup and now the Premier League title during my time here is way beyond my dreams. It’s been a phenomenal achievement by the manager, players and staff. The team fully deserves the plaudits and recognition – and the memories I will cherish forever.”

Moore paid tribute to what the club have won on the field (PA)

As well as managing director, Moore’s replacement Hogan also currently acts as the club’s chief operations officer, but will step up to the role of chief executive from 1 September.

“On behalf of all our staff, partners and other stakeholders, I’d like to place on record our thanks to Peter for his leadership during the past three seasons and wish him well on his return to the US with his wife Debbie,” said Hogan.

“Having been privileged to work at this club for over eight years, it is truly an honour to take up the role of chief executive officer and continue with the great work that has been done to date across the entire organisation. I thank John, Tom and Mike for this opportunity to lead the business into the next phase of this exciting chapter.”