The two former Sunderland figures are now heavily involved at Charlton Athletic

Charlton Athletic have confirmed ex-Sunderland co-owner Charlie Methven as their new chief executive officer.

Former Black Cats chief operating officer Jim Rodwell will also be in charge of football operations alongside his duties as chairman and managing director. The changes are part of several made by the club’s owners Global Football Partners (GFP).

The League One club say Methven will be “responsible for the off-pitch growth of the football club and will oversee the day-to-day running of the club at The Valley”. His appointment is subject to EFL approval.

GFP purchased Charlton Athletic in 2023 with Methven purchasing five per cent of the club during the takeover deal. Methven no longer has any involvement in Sunderland after he was bought out in June 2022.

Methven was a highly controversial figure during his time at Sunderland alongside fellow co-owner Stewart Donald, with many fans viewing their tenure as disastrous. Donald also no longer owns any shares in the club after being bought out by Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and former Madrox partner Juan Sartori.