Tan Kesler (born 14 May 1979) is a Turkish businessman and football executive who was the vice-chairman of EFL Championship club Hull City.[1][2]
Tan Kesler | |
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 Kesler in 2022 | |
| Born | Tan Kesler 14 May 1979 Adana, Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Education | Kean University New York University |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman Football executive |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Spouse |
Ksenia Shamilova (m. 2019) |
| Children | 1 |
| Vice-Chairman of Hull City | |
| In office 19 January 2022 – 17 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Ehab Allam |
Early life
editKesler was born on 14 May 1979 in Adana, Turkey. He is the son of former Turkish international footballer and coach Şevket Kesler. He earned a BA in International Business and Finance at Kean University.[1] During his time there, Kesler would feature for the university's basketball team.[3] He would later earn an MA in Sports Business at New York University.[1]
Career
editKesler is a former FIFA-licensed agent and was the president of HTK Sports & Media from 2017 until 2022.[2][4] He also previously worked for the Turkish Football Federation.[2]
In January 2022, Kesler was an important figure in the acquisition of Hull City A.F.C. for businessman Acun Ilıcalı and his company Acun Medya.[2][5] After the takeover was completed, he was appointed vice-chairman of the club by Ilıcalı.[6] He has since has waived all his other sports and media consultancy duties to be in the role.[7]
Kesler was also influential for Acun Medya in their acquisition of Shelbourne F.C. in July 2023,[8] although their ownership of the Irish club would only last four months.[9] On 7 June 2024, it was announced that Kesler had been admitted to the EFL Board as a representative of the EFL Championship.[10]
On 17 October 2024, Kesler left Hull City by mutual consent.[11]
Personal life
editKesler married Ksenia Shamilova on 29 December 2019. The couple have a son together, born on 26 April 2022.
References
edit- ^ a b c "TAN KESLER". Hull City A.F.C. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Board of Directors confirmed". Hull City A.F.C. 15 February 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Tan Kesler". Kean Athletics. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Who is Hull City's proposed new director of football Tan Kesler + who do HTK Sports & Media represent?". The 72. 13 December 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Acun Ilicali, the Turkish TV millionaire with dreams of helping Hull City roar again". The Athletic. 20 January 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "'Crazy owner' Acun Ilicali targets the Premier League following Hull takeover". The Independent. 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Hull City: Ambitious owner and cosmopolitan squad aiming to conquer Championship". The Athletic. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Hull City vice-chairman outlines his European ambitions for Shelbourne". Irish Mirror. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Hull City owner Acun Ilicali confirms Shelbourne decision as statement released". Hull Daily Mail. 11 November 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Tan Kesler appointed on EFL Board". Hull City A.F.C. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Club Statement: Tan Kesler". Hull City A.F.C. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.