SpotlightThe GuardianUnverified source· 26 Aug 2026
Bristol City Women's CEO aims for WSL promotion after split
After breaking away from the men's club, CEO Hannah Buckley is building an independent future for Bristol City Women.
Role
Chief executive
Appointed
May, started June
Club
Bristol City Women
League
Women's Super League 2
Ownership
Mercury13
What happened. Hannah Buckley was appointed CEO of Bristol City Women in May, overseeing the club's independent rebuild after a split from Bristol Sport.
- Club was taken over by investment group Mercury13 last year.
- Buckley has over 20 years in football, eight in the WSL.
- She aims to prove women's clubs can thrive independently.
The club aims for WSL promotion, with Buckley leading the ambitious rebuild.
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