Ron Gourlay: West Bromwich Albion chief executive to depart in June

Ron Gourlay has also worked at Manchester United, Chelsea and Reading

West Bromwich Albion chief executive Ron Gourlay is to leave his role with the Championship club on 14 June.

Gourlay, who was appointed in February 2022, resigned in March 2023.

But the club said the news remained confidential to provide "stability" for the rest of the season.

"The club would like to place on record its thanks to Ron for his tireless commitment and professionalism during his time at The Hawthorns and wishes him well," a Baggies statement said.

"Albion will issue a further statement on the appointment of a new chief executive officer in due course."

Gourlay's departure throws Corberan future 'up in the air'

Analysis - BBC WM's Rob Gurney

Gourlay did have a close working relationship with head coach Carlos Corberan - and when there was talk of him returning to Leeds before Javi Gracia got the job, he got a new contract after only 13 games in charge as a result of that interest.

One of the main reasons was because of the working relationship he had with Ron Gourlay and now he's gone, and clearly Leeds are in the market for a manager again.

Whether fans thought ill of Gourlay or not he was at least a figurehead at the top of the club, which was providing a degree of stability.

Now there is no CEO and the club will very soon be in the middle of a summer transfer window, and where that leaves the club and whether Carlos Corberan will continue to resist overtures from other clubs is open to question.