The Friedkin Group (TFG) continue to reshape Everton after completing their takeover of the club in December. The American group have already replaced manager Sean Dyche with the return of David Moyes in the dugout, but their next big appointment could be in the boardroom.

Indeed, TFG reportedly have three potential CEOs on their radar to take Everton forward into Bramley-Moore Dock, according to the Daily Mail.

With the Toffees in need of direction in the boardroom, who are the potential candidates to guide Everton into their new era?

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Paul Barber

Barber has worked with Tottenham Hotspur, Vancouver Whitecaps and is currently the CEO of Brighton and Hove Albion.

He joined the Spurs board as an Executive Director in 2005, and was responsible for their commercial programme, ticketing, hospitality and marketing.

In 2006 he signed Tottenham’s record shirt sponsorship agreement at the time with betting company, Mansion.

After moving to Vancouver Whitecaps as a Sports Executive in 2010, he concluded sponsorship deals with reputable companies such as EA Sports, Budweiser, Kia Motors and BMO Bank.

Barber oversaw the move to BC Place Stadium which features the largest centrally hung board in North America.

He was announced as Chief Executive for Brighton as the Seagulls went onto record their highest league finish for more than 30 years in his first season with the club.

Barber announced Brighton’s most valuable sponsorship deal with American Express and was named CEO of the year at the Football Business Awards 2013, as well as European Sports Executive of the year at the Stadium Business Awards 2016.

Vinai Venkatesham

Venkatesham served as CEO for Arsenal between 2020-24, but his work with the club stretches back to 2010.

After becoming the Managing Director in 2018, he oversaw the transition from the Arsene Wenger era.

During his tenure the club has seen an upturn in performances along with a return to the UEFA Champions League, and substantial progress in their women’s team.

In addition to a rise in ticket sales and attendances, the club also claimed back-to-back FA Women’s League Cups in 2023 and 2024.

Outside of football Venkatesham worked at the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics and is currently a non-executive director of the British Olympic Association.

Moreover he serves on the Board and Executive Committee of the European Club Association.

In 2024 he announced his position as the independent chair of an advisory board to oversee the development of Wembley Stadium.

Alistair Mackintosh

Mackintosh has served as CEO for Fulham and Manchester City.

Working at City for 10 years, he helped to stabilise club finances and aided Thaksin Shinawatra’s purchase of the club, before the former Thailand prime minister sold City to investors from Abu Dhabi United Group.

He was also involved with the period of change that saw the Citizens move from Maine Road to the City of Manchester Stadium.

Mackintosh joined Fulham in 2008 and oversaw the club record their best Premier League finish, and reach their first major European Final in 2010.

The Cottagers went through a transition of ownership under Mackintosh in 2013, as Shahid Khan purchased Fulham from Mohamed Al Fayed.

Recently he has been involved with the development of Fulham Pier, the club's new leisure complex that sits on the River Thames.