Name Colin Sexstone | ||
Colin Sexstone (born 2 July 1948) is a former Chairman of Bristol City Football Club and recently a Non-executive Director at Plymouth Argyle.Sexton joined the board of directors of Bristol Rovers FC in Sept 2015
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Education
Born in South Bristol and educated at Luckwell, South Street and Colston’s school, Sexstone went on to complete a Business Studies degree at the Bristol College of Commerce.
Career
Sexstone started his profession career working for G.B Britton before joining the R.A.F where he enjoyed a 25 year career, retiring in 1996 as Group Captain. Appointed as chief executive of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club in 1996, Sexstone helped the club develop the County Ground to International Standards. In his 5 year spell as chief executive, Gloucestershire went onto 5 trophies, including the Benson & Hedges Super Cup in 1999, Benson & Hedges Cup 2000, the Natwest Trophy in 1999 and 2000 as well as the one day, Norwich Union National League in 2000.
Sexstone joined Bristol City Football Club as chief executive in 2001, helping to lead the club's new £92m regional stadium development at neighbouring Ashton Vale. Sexstone replaced Steve Lansdown as chairman of the club on 1 June 2011. Sexstone will be stepping down as chairman on 31 May 2012 to "pursue other interests", he will be replaced by director Keith Dawe.
In July 2011 Colin was appointed Chairman of boutique law firm Cook & Co Solicitors.
On 13 November 2012 Colin was appointed a Non-executive Director at League Two club Plymouth Argyle Sefton resigned from this role on Sept 14th 2015 to take up a position as a director of fellow league 2 Club Bristol Rovers