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Atlanta United CEO Takes Leave Of Absence After Cancer Diagnosis
FULTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, JUL 10 – Lagerwey began cancer treatment shortly after becoming Atlanta United president and CEO in November 2022, with no set date for his return, officials said.
- Atlanta United announced that president and CEO Garth Lagerwey is taking an indefinite leave of absence for cancer treatment following his recent diagnosis.
- Following his cancer diagnosis, Lagerwey decided to take indefinite leave for treatment, with doctors giving an encouraging prognosis for recovery.
- Atlanta United said interim leaders Chris Henderson, Skate Noftsinger, and Dimitrios Efstathiou will manage daily operations during Lagerwey’s indefinite cancer-related leave.
- Despite an encouraging prognosis, United officials have not set a return timetable for Lagerwey's full recovery.
- More broadly, Lagerwey’s leadership, including a $23 million training ground expansion and strategic hires, has positioned Atlanta United for future growth and stability despite his medical leave.
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