Bristol Rovers is pleased to confirm the Club's senior leadership team for the 2024/25 season.
In line with the Club’s ambitions to improve the infrastructure across all aspects of Rovers, new additions have been made to the operational team based at The Memorial Stadium.
The senior leadership team will report into Abdullatif AlSaeed, the Executive Vice-President of the Football Club.
More details on our new-look team can be found below:
Ritchie Bates | Commercial & Revenue Director
Ritchie Bates joins Bristol Rovers with 12 years of experience across the EFL with Port Vale, Lincoln City and Macclesfield Town. Having helped to significantly grow the revenue streams at his former clubs, Ritchie will now oversee partnerships, retail, ticketing and revenue at Rovers.
John Stanley | Club Secretary
John Stanley brings extensive experience to the Club Secretary role at Bristol Rovers, moving to The Memorial Stadium after three years with AFC Wimbledon. Stanley also previously served in a similar capacity with Brighton & Hove Albion and also worked with The FA and UEFA.
Mitch Waddon | Head Of Media
Mitch Waddon joined Bristol Rovers at the end of the 2023/24 season after eight years working with West Ham United. With a decade of work at the highest level in football, Mitch brings Premier League and European experience to Rovers and will lead the club’s media and communications strategy moving forward.
Kelly Harris-Wiltshire | Head Of Venue
With three decades of experience as a chef and 15 years of working in football, Kelly Harris-Wiltshire originally joined Bristol Rovers as first-team chef before moving into the executive chef role at The Memorial Stadium. As Head of Venue, Kelly will drive forward the Club’s provision for the team and for supporters.
Pete Weymouth | Retail & Ticketing Manager
Pete Weymouth is entering his fourth season with Bristol Rovers. Having joined the club as the stadium store supervisor, Pete would take responsibility for away ticketing at Rovers before moving into his current role overseeing both retail and ticketing for the Pirates.
James Hillier | Stadium & Safety Manager
In his role as Stadium & Safety Manager, James Hillier oversees Bristol Rovers’ operational and security protocols, and ensures the wellbeing of all who attend The Memorial Stadium. James previously worked in a similar capacity at Yeovil Town for 20 years.
