Sunderland have announced that Tom Burwell has left his role as interim chief executive officer with immediate effect, after just five months in the position.
Owner takes on expanded role
Club owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus will assume the role of executive chairman and will work closely with the club's management team.
The announcement was made this afternoon, with the club describing the change as a surprise boardroom shakeup.
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