An experienced financial and business services specialist has taken over as chief executive of the West Midlands football club her previous employer sponsors.
Anne-Marie Eden has been appointed to the top job at Solihull Moors with immediate effect, replacing Calvin Barnett.
He held the post on a part-time basis for almost two years following his investment in the club alongside chairman Darryl Eales in summer 2018.
Ms Eden has a 30-year career in the sector and was most recently head of client experience at accountancy firm Jerroms.
She said: "With Jerroms as one of the key sponsors of Solihull Moors, I have spent every home game at the club hosting a variety of clients and business contacts.
"My love of the club and discovering a whole new world combining business with football began on Saturday afternoons last summer.
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"When asked to become chief executive of Solihull Moors, nothing felt more right.
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"I'm not here to change things that don't need changing but to work alongside an ever-growing, already very strong, successful and professional team to assist in the Solihull Moors journey.
"Having lived and brought up my family in Solihull for many years….I'm so proud to be able say that I am now part of it."
Mr Barnett will remain involved in the club as a non-executive director and work one day a week on a voluntary basis.
In addition, Tim Murphy recently joined the club as a 25 per cent shareholder and deputy chairman.
Mr Barnett said: "The last two years have flown by and, in such a short space, the club has grown considerably and we all should take genuine pride in what has been achieved.
"In Anne-Marie, we have acquired another great addition to the team."
Mr Eales added: "Calvin has played a pivotal role in the development of Moors while also juggling multiple other business interests.
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"I'm delighted he is remaining on the board and staying actively involved at the club. It's also a pleasure to welcome Anne-Marie to the Moors family and I'd like to thank Jerroms for agreeing to the transfer.
"Anne-Marie exudes enthusiasm and professionalism together with proven commercial acumen and a community focus.
"All these skills will be put to work to continue Moors journey as we seek to build profile, increase crowds and ensure the club is actively at the heart of the community."