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SWFC owner David Storch praises ‘exceptional’ David Bruce after board appointment – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday owner David Storch has praised chief executive David Bruce after Bruce was appointed to the club’s board. The move gives Bruce a formal role in the club’s senior governance as the new ownership seeks to rebuild operations and restore stability following a difficult period.
Storch described Bruce as “exceptional” and credited him with work across areas including the executive team, squad rebuilding, stadium safety and training-ground improvements. Storch leads the Arise Capital Partners consortium, which completed its takeover of Wednesday in May 2026 after the club had spent more than six months in administration.
In short
- David Bruce has joined Sheffield Wednesday’s board.
- Owner David Storch called Bruce “exceptional”.
- The appointment supports the club’s post-takeover rebuild.
Explained simply
Sheffield Wednesday is a professional football club based in Sheffield. In 2025, the club fell into severe financial difficulty and had to go through administration, a formal process to help it manage its debts whilst remaining in business.
David Storch's investment group, Arise Capital Partners, took over the club in May 2026 following the administration period. The new ownership has been working to rebuild operations and make improvements across various areas of the club's activities.
David Bruce is the chief executive under the new ownership. His appointment to the board of directors gives him a formal governance role in the club's decision-making alongside the owners.
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