Swansea City appoint Ben Stevens as Sporting Director
Swansea City is delighted to confirm the appointment of Ben Stevens as the club’s new sporting director.
Stevens joins the Swans from Crystal Palace, and will commence his duties on July 10.
Stevens’ appointment comes at the end of a thorough recruitment process, and we are looking forward to him leading Swansea City’s sporting operations.
Stevens has spent more than 11 years at Palace, holding roles including head of performance and recruitment analysis, and - most recently - assistant sporting director.
With his help, Palace has enjoyed historic success as a club in the last 12 months, lifting the FA Cup, Community Shield and UEFA Conference League in that time.
Prior to that, Stevens spent four years with Newcastle United and served as their head of performance analysis.
“I am sure you will all join me in giving Ben a warm welcome to the club,” said Swansea City chief executive, Tom Gorringe.
“As previously outlined, the club only planned on making an appointment of this nature if we felt a candidate who was the correct fit for Swansea City was available, and we firmly believe Ben possesses the qualities we were looking for.
“He has helped Crystal Palace enjoy the most successful period in their history and, out of respect for Ben and Palace, we have chosen to formally announce his appointment following the conclusion of their season and their European success.
“We look forward to Ben getting down to work at Fairwood in the coming weeks.”
Ben Stevens said: “I would like to thank Tom and the board for their support during the hiring process and giving me the opportunity to work alongside Vitor, the backroom staff and players in the role of sporting director.
“Having worked in a number of roles at a variety of clubs over the last 20 years I believe it gives me the necessary attributes to help maximise the club’s potential.
“I believe in the project at Swansea City and the club has huge potential. I am excited at the prospect of bringing everyone together on this journey to help us achieve future success.”