Former Hartlepool United and Carlisle United manager lands CEO role with National League North club
A former Hartlepool United manager has secured a surprise off-field role with a National League North club.
Former Hartlepool United and Northampton Town manager Keith Curle has been appointed as chief executive officer at National League North club Macclesfield.
The 62-year-old’s managerial career spanned over two decades after initially stepping into the dugout with Mansfield Town in 2002 after representing the likes of Manchester City, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sheffield United during his playing career. After enjoying varying levels of success in charge of Notts County, Carlisle United and Oldham Athletic, Curle was named as Pools interim manager in the aftermath of Paul Hartley’s departure in September 2022 and was handed a permanent role just under two months later. However, Curle was relieved of his duties in February 2023 after winning eight of his 29 games in charge and that remains his last role in the dugout.
The three-times capped former England international has now secured an eye-catching off-field role after he was named as new CEO at Macclesfield in a move the National League North club believe will ‘bring an exceptional blend of elite football pedigree and over two decades of sharp commercial business acumen’.
A statement released on the Silkmen website read: “As Chief Executive, Curle’s role will focus largely on executive governance, commercial sustainability, and growth both on and off the pitch. This is supported by his vast local knowledge and wealth of contacts throughout the football industry. In former business-related roles, Curle has relied on rigorous project management, strict budgetary discipline, sharp negotiation skills, and long-term asset planning. These transferable skills will now bolster Macclesfield FC’s corporate framework.
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“There can be no doubt that Keith’s unique dual-perspective provides a significant advantage to The Silkmen across all areas of the club. Off the pitch, his proven commercial background gives the club a leader who understands financial sustainability at every level. In addition to this, Keith’s impact will be beneficial on the pitch, as his intimate understanding of the football pyramid means he can seamlessly support our recruitment department, mentor the coaching staff, and ensure the sporting infrastructure is built to meet EFL standards.”
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