Derek Shaw

Derek Shaw
Born Derek Shaw
Nationality British
Occupation Businessman
Known for Preston North End F.C.

Derek Shaw is an English businessman, who is a former chairman of English football club, Preston North End. He is the owner of Ribble Valley Shelving Limited.

Background

A lifelong Preston North End fan, Shaw became involved in the club through shirt sponsorship in the early 1990s. He became a board member in 1994, then Deputy Chairman in 1997, before taking over as Acting Chairman in 2001 after the resignation of Bryan Gray at the club's Annual general meeting. This position was made permanent in August 2002.[1]

In August 2007, Shaw announced that he would not be standing for re-election as a director at the club's AGM later that year. However, after no "serious contenders" came forward, Shaw agreed to continue as chairman.[2]

It was announced on 21 June 2010 that Shaw was to be replaced by Maurice Lindsay as chairman of Preston North End.[3]

Personal life

References

  1. ^ "AIM Regulatory and Company Information". Preston North End F.C.. 27 March 2009. http://www.pnefc.net/page/companydetails. Retrieved 3 September 2009. 
  2. ^ "Shaw Wants To Be Re-Elected As Chairman". Preston and Leyland Citizen. 15 November 2007. http://archive.thisislancashire.co.uk/2007/11/15/1042786.html. Retrieved 3 September 2009. 
  3. ^ "Maurice Lindsay appointed Preston's new chairman". BBC Sport. 21 June 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/preston/8752414.stm. Retrieved 22 November 2011.