F.C. Business Staff Profiles
Ryan McKnight – Editor
Ryan is the enigmatic Editor of F.C. Business Magazine for more than two years now. An unashamed Wolves fan, Ryan has pushed the magazine forward and to what it is today. Coming from a footballing family and having played the game at professional level, Ryan has combined his love of football with a passion for business.
Ryan is always available for comment on the business of football.
Tel: +44(0)191 442 4006
Email: ryan@fcbusiness.co.uk
Twitter: fcryan
Linked In: Ryan McKnight
Paul Foster - Sales Manager/Web Manager
Paul has a wealth of experience within the industry having played semi pro football and now managing at level 5 in the pyramid system. Paul manages the sales team at F.C. Business and has an in-depth knowledge of the industry and has recently gained access to funding and grants to improve facilities at his club. This has proved to be a valuable tool when working with business to get the best from their marketing budget.
A Newcastle United fan for his sins, hopefully one day he may see them actually win something.
Tel: +44(0)191 442 4008
Email: paulfoster@fcbusiness.co.uk
Kevin Howland – Business Development Manager
Kevin joined F.C. Business in the summer of 2007, bringing with him an extensive advertising background. As well as consulting on the magazine, Kevin handles the Social Media side of F.C. Business and was a key player in creating the F.C. Business LinkedIn Group, which is now the fastest growing football related group on LinkedIn.
Kevin has a blind allegiance to Manchester United.
Tel: +44 (0)191 442 4004
Email: kevin@fcbusiness.co.uk
Twitter: FCKev
LinkedIn Profile: Kev Howland
Mark Griffiths - Marketing Account Manager
Mark is the newest member of the F.C. Business team and brings with him an extensive advertising background coupled with a passion for the game itself. Marks role involves communicating with prospective clients and informing them on how to use the publication to maximum effect.
Mark is a Sunderland season ticket holder.
Tel: +44 (0)191 442 4004
Email: mgriffiths@balticpublications.co.uk
David Bowes - Senior Accounts Manager
David, an ex pro at Burnley FC, moved in to sports marketing after an injury ended his pro career. Still playing regularly in the non league scene, David is a key member of the F.C. Business team.
Tel: +44 (0)191 442 4004
Email: david@fcbusiness.co.uk
John Forster – Marketing & Accounts Manager
John has just recently joined F.C. Business in Jan 2010, bringing a wealth of sales experience within many Business to Business sectors. John’s role involves communicating with potential and existing clients advising on how they can use the publication to its full potential.
John has a great passion for the game and supports Manchester United.
Tel: +44 (0)191 442 4004
Email: jforster@fcbusiness.co.uk
Alan Harrison
Alan has a wealth of experience having spent nearly 30 years working in the fashion industry for companies as diverse as Kickers, Lacoste and Grenson Shoes working his way up to being a Sales Manager. He has a passion for music and has been a Newcastle United fan since the day after the Fairs Cup Final in 1969.
Tel: +44 (0)191 442 4004
Email: aharrison@fcbusiness.co.uk
Aaron Gourley – Head of Marketing, Distribution & Website
As a long suffering Sunderland fan Aaron's role involves managing the subscriptions and distribution of the magazine. He also sources the latest news and information from the world of football and business for the website as well as overseeing the marketing activities of the business.
Tel: +44 (0)191 441 4010
Email: agourley@fcbusiness.co.uk
Twitter: aaronfcb
LinkedIn: Aaron Gourley
