Garth Lagerwey, president and CEO of Atlanta United FC, is on an indefinite leave of absence to undergo cancer treatment. The prognosis for a complete recovery is encouraging. Chief soccer officer Chris Henderson, chief business officer Skate Noftsinger, and senior VP of strategy Dimitrios Efstathiou will manage day-to-day operations in Lagerwey's absence. Lagerwey joined Atlanta after serving eight years in Seattle. He has expressed gratitude for the support from the organization and confidence in the leadership team to carry on the club's operations effectively while he focuses on treatment.
Garth Lagerwey, president and CEO of Atlanta United FC, is taking an indefinite leave of absence for cancer treatment, though his prognosis for a complete recovery is encouraging.
Arthur M. Blank expressed complete confidence in the leadership team to navigate the transition, highlighting Lagerwey's resilience and optimism as exceptional leadership qualities.
Lagerwey emphasized his gratitude towards Arthur Blank for support during this time and reassured fans of the high-performing leadership team available at Atlanta United.
Lagerwey stated the decision to step back was difficult but necessary, expressing confidence in Chris Henderson, Skate Noftsinger, and Dimitrios Efstathiou to lead during his absence.
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