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London City Lionesses appoint Sarah Batters as Managing Director

London City Lionesses has today announced the appointment of Sarah Batters as Managing Director, effective Monday, 5 August.



Batters joins the Club from the City Football Group, where she was Director of Global Pay to Play Football Schools.


Previous to that, Batters worked in marketing and commercial roles for Southampton FC, and Brighton & Hove Albion, covering the Men's and Women's First-Teams.


Interim London City Lionesses CEO Jonathan Hill said: “We are delighted to appoint Sarah as Managing Director, with her top-level football and commercial experience at the City Football Group and Southampton, as we continue our growth within Michele Kang's Kynisca Sports International.


"Sarah's ambition and commitment to women’s football will stand her in great stead for the exciting period ahead.”


Batters, who also serves as a Board Trustee for Kick It Out, commented: “I am thrilled to be joining London City Lionesses at such an important moment of time for the club. Michele Kang has clearly stated her ambition for the future of women's football, and it is a privilege to bring that vision to life in the Barclays Women's Championship and hopefully beyond."


In addition to his core role as Kynisca's Chief Strategy Officer, Hill will continue as Chair of the Club.

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