Portsmouth FC have confirmed that Andy Redman has stepped down from his director role at both the men’s and women’s clubs following his appointment as chief executive of MARV, who recently invested in Premier League outfit Brentford.
The departure brings to an end Redman’s eight-year tenure as a Pompey director, having joined the board in August 2017 when The Tornante Company completed their takeover of the club.
During his time at Fratton Park, Redman oversaw a period of significant success for Portsmouth. The club claimed the EFL Trophy at Wembley and secured the League One championship, marking their return to Championship football after a 12-year absence from the second tier.
Redman played a pivotal role in shaping the club’s strategic direction both on and off the field, whilst also making substantial contributions to the stadium enhancements at Fratton Park. His boardroom responsibilities included providing direct support to the club’s executive team in their daily operations, with his counsel, guidance and mentorship proving invaluable to the senior leadership group.
Reflecting on his departure, Redman commented: “Serving on the board of Portsmouth FC has been one of the great privileges of my professional life.
“I’m profoundly grateful to Michael Eisner, the entire Eisner family and the club’s exceptional management team for their trust, partnership and passion over these past eight years.
“I’m incredibly proud to have played a small part in such a successful chapter for the club. Pompey have given me memories I’ll always cherish and I will remain a devoted supporter from afar.”
Pompey chairman Michael Eisner paid tribute to Redman’s contribution, stating: “Andy has been with Tornante from the formation of the company, being my key partner in the acquisition of Topps, partner in organising our television operation and key partner in all our investments.
“And, of course, he was my key partner in the acquisition of Portsmouth Football Club, where he has led our ownership team from the beginning.
“From our closing the deal for Pompey when the club went from League Two to League One, to finishing League One at the top of the table and being promoted to the Championship, to staying in the Championship last season, Andy had been with me each and every day.
“We wish him well after 20 great years with Tornante. I know he will succeed big time.”
