Wolves Senior Figure Quits as New Hire Heads In, Official Paperwork Filed

Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) announced major leadership changes amid a dismal start to the 2025/26 Premier League season. Long-serving chairman Jeff Shi has stepped down from his operational role at the club, following intense fan pressure and the team's position at the bottom of the table with no wins yet[1][2][4][5]. Shi, who has led Wolves for a decade under owners Fosun Sports Group, will retain his position as chairman and CEO of Fosun but relinquish day-to-day duties at Molineux[2][4].

In a heartfelt statement, Shi reflected: “I took the keys to this chair with humility; today, I step aside with a heart full of gratitude. It has been an honour... Together, we have transformed the club into a global force”[2][4]. The board praised his contributions, noting significant progress on and off the pitch, while accelerating the search for a permanent executive chairman[2][4].

Simultaneously, Nathan Shi—likely a relative—has been appointed interim executive chairman, pending completion of legal, regulatory, and Premier League paperwork[1][4]. Nathan expressed enthusiasm: “It is with great pride and honour that I join... I look forward to working closely with all stakeholders to build a stronger future”[2][4]. He will collaborate with technical director Matt Jackson, head coach Rob Edwards, and senior management[4].

The upheaval compounds Wolves' woes. Head coach Vitor Pereira was recently sacked after a poor run, including a defeat to Fulham[3]. Adding to the turmoil, Domenico Teti, a senior figure hired in June's restructure alongside Pereira, has departed by mutual consent[1][3]. This followed the dissolution of the sporting director role, leading to Matt Hobbs' exit—a decision now regretted amid disastrous summer recruitment[3]. Only signing Ladislav Krejci has impressed, as key players left and newcomers struggle[3].

Facing Brentford next, Wolves risk equaling the Premier League's worst winless start record. These changes signal a desperate bid for stability and revival[2][3].

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