Burton Albion has been sold to a consortium of Scandinavian businessmen, bringing to an end the reign of long-time owner Ben Robinson.
Nordic Football Group (NFG) has acquired a majority stake in the League One club following a deal approved by the EFL today. As part of the shake-up, Fleur Robinson, who was Wrexham’s chief executive until last month, will return to the Pirelli Stadium to take up a similar role at the club, where she held a directorship under her father.
After three years at the Racecourse Ground, Fleur will be succeeded by Michael Williamson, who has previously worked at Inter Milan, DC United and FC Miami. Ole Jacob Strandhagen will be Burton’s new Chairman, with Tom Davidson as Vice Chairman. Bendik Hareide (Sporting Director) and Kevin C. Scavo (Commercial Director) will also join the Board. Further maintaining the Robinson family link is Ben Jr, who will become Honorary Chairman.
“NFG has extensive experience in the Nordic region, but running a football club in England is uncharted territory and the people and culture of Burton-upon-Trent are new to us,” NFG said in a statement on the club’s website.
“It is therefore vital that we have the Robinson family on our side and can rely on their wealth of experience, expertise and spirit. I am delighted to be working alongside Ben, Fleur and Ben Jr. as we enter this exciting new phase in the club’s history.”
Robinson served on Burton’s board of directors from 1976 to 1985, returning in 1995.
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