Premier League · Premier League · Est. 1879 · Stadium of Light
Sunderland Association Football Club
Current Leadership
Owner & Chairman
Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, the young French-Swiss businessman and son of the late Robert Louis-Dreyfus (former owner of Olympique de Marseille and CEO of Adidas), acquired a controlling stake in Sunderland in 2021. His ownership has brought a new era of professionalism, with investment in the academy, scouting infrastructure, and a long-term vision to return the club to the Premier League. Louis-Dreyfus has taken a hands-on approach, overseeing managerial appointments and transfer strategy.
Manager
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Regis Le Bris | Manager | 2024 |
Coaching Staff
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Proctor | Assistant Manager | 2024 |
| Michael Ingham | Goalkeeping Coach | 2023 |
Historical Figures
Former Chairman
Stewart Donald purchased Sunderland in 2018 after the club's relegation to League One, promising to stabilise the finances and rebuild. His tenure was marked by fan frustration and the club's failure to win immediate promotion from League One, as documented in the Netflix series 'Sunderland 'Til I Die'. Donald sold his controlling stake to Kyril Louis-Dreyfus in 2021.
Former Owner
American businessman Ellis Short initially invested in Sunderland in 2008 before becoming sole owner in 2009. His ownership coincided with the club's longest continuous Premier League stay, but years of poor recruitment and managerial instability culminated in consecutive relegations in 2017 and 2018. Short sold the club to Stewart Donald after the drop to League One.