Susan Whelan has a new job. Having previously served as the chief executive of Leicester City Football Club, the administrator is now turning her attention toward a venture of an entirely different climate.
And she surely did well during her tenure at King Power Stadium. Whelan presided over the Foxes throughout their most exhilarating era, capturing a historic Premier League title and establishing the club as a perennial participant in elite European competition, all whilst overseeing the organisation as they lifted their maiden FA Cup.
Unlike certain other figures who navigated the hallways of the East Midlands outfit before departing abruptly last year, the Irishwoman was widely reported to be revered and well-liked throughout the organisation. The majority of Leicester fans remain acutely aware of her contributions, and she continues to hold their esteem.
Hailing from Howth, she stepped down at the start of October 2025, though accounts differ as to whether she was ousted by now-chief football officer, Jon Rudkin. Many observers contend that Rudkin emerged victorious in that internal struggle, just as critics allege that his influence was the primary catalyst for civil war and the ultimate departure of talisman Jamie Vardy.
Fresh role for Ex-Leicester City CEO
Regardless of the veracity of those behind-the-scenes machinations, details regarding Ms. Whelan's next chapter have now emerged. Once an executive with Aer Rianta, the 62-year-old has been appointed as the independent chairperson of a consortium based in south Dublin.
"It’s a major statement of intent’ – Former Leicester City CEO to chair group aiming to build winter sports hub in Dublin"Irish Independent
​The primary objective there is to spearhead the construction of two Olympic-sized ice rinks in her home country. It is a major statement of intent for the sporting landscape in Ireland, and one that suggests the former Leicester stalwart is set to bring her considerable executive experience to the world of winter sports.
A company named Prime Arena Holding acquired area in Cherrywood to construct 'a winter-sports hub'. Up to 10,500 seats will be available for events and concerts and the first professional Éire ice-hockey franchise.
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