We are delighted to announce the addition of Phil Dutton to the clubs board of directors.

Phil brings with him a wealth of commercial finance expertise. With a career spanning over 35 years in banking and finance, much of it spent working in the City of Worcester, Phil has advised and supported businesses across a wide range of sectors. He is the founder of Autograph Finance, a successful commercial finance brokerage, where he helps companies develop robust business plans and secure the funding needed to grow.

Beyond his professional achievements, Phil is an active and respected member of the Worcestershire business community. He has a long track record of supporting community initiatives and previously chaired the Worcestershire Ambassadors, playing a key role in connecting business leaders with charitable and civic causes across the county.

Commenting on the announcement, Simon Lancaster said:
'I am delighted that Phil has agreed to join the board. Having previously been Chair of the Worcester Ambassadors, Phil is very well connected and respected within the business community, and will be a huge help to Rob and Karl on the commercial side of our operations. His background and current role as founder of Autograph Finance include working on business plans and raising funds, which is going to prove extremely valuable to us as we progress forward in the crucial area of developing our own facilities to work toward sustainability. From the moment I became majority shareholder I have been keen to add some new ideas and quality additions to the board to compliment the talented and hard workers we already had there. I am delighted that with what we had plus four great additions, it is now taking shape into such an energetic, focused and capable leadership group'.

Commenting on joining the board, Phil Dutton said:
'I am both proud and excited to be joining the board at Worcester City. Having lived and worked in Worcestershire for many years, I know just how important the club is to the local community. I am looking forward to supporting Simon, Steve, and the wider team as we build on the fantastic work already being done, particularly around developing facilities and ensuring the club’s long-term sustainability'.

Welcome aboard Phil.