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St Helens confirm exit of CEO Abi Ekoku as Eamonn McManus makes comment

St Helens have confirmed that CEO Abi Ekoku has departed the club with immediate effect, forcing a board restructure. The Red Vee have today released a statement saying that Ekoku, who only took the role earlier this year, will depart…

By Sam Brocksom · Serious About Rugby League

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 3:16 PM

Key Things to Know

St Helens have confirmed CEO Abi Ekoku has left the club with immediate effect due to family reasons.
Long-term director Joe Nicholl has been appointed as the club's new Chief Operating Officer.
Ekoku joined earlier in 2026 following the departure of former CEO Mike Rush.

The Story in 60 Seconds

St Helens have announced that Chief Executive Officer Abi Ekoku has departed the club with immediate effect to return to London for family reasons. Ekoku, a former Great Britain and England international, had taken on the CEO role earlier in 2026 after succeeding long-serving executive Mike Rush.

Following Ekoku's departure, St Helens confirmed a board restructure and appointed long-standing director Joe Nicholl as Chief Operating Officer. Saints Chairman Eamonn McManus thanked Ekoku for his service and expressed full confidence in Nicholl taking charge of the club's commercial, operational, and financial functions.

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