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Former MLSE Executive David Hopkinson Named CEO of England's Newcastle United

David Hopkinson, with extensive international sports leadership experience, replaces Darren Eales who battled blood cancer during his three-year tenure at Newcastle United.

  • Former MLSE executive David Hopkinson was named CEO of Newcastle United on September 4, 2025, succeeding Darren Eales who is stepping down for health reasons.
  • Eales announced his intention to step down 11 months prior after being diagnosed with chronic blood cancer and continued leading the club until Hopkinson’s appointment.
  • Hopkinson brings extensive leadership experience from Real Madrid and Madison Square Garden Sports, joining Newcastle during a transformative period for the club’s business and roster.
  • Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan welcomed Hopkinson, praising his strategic skills and leadership as critical to building on the club's local and global growth ambitions.
  • Hopkinson expressed honor to join Newcastle, highlighting the club’s history, passionate supporters, and commitment to excellence while aiming to position the club among the world’s elite.
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Winnipeg Free PressWinnipeg Free Press
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Former MLSE executive David Hopkinson named CEO of England's Newcastle United

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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
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David Hopkinson appointed as Newcastle CEO

Hopkinson succeeds Darren Eales, who has been on medical leave.

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
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