Chelsea name three new Fan Advisory Board members
Chelsea have named Darren Williams, Peter Trenter and Jon Kelly as new Fan Advisory Board members, with Arjun Pillai reselected for a further two-season term.
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Chelsea have appointed three new members to their Fan Advisory Board (FAB) following a formal selection process, with Arjun Pillai also reselected to his existing position.
Darren Williams, Peter Trenter and Jon Kelly join the FAB for the first time, while Pillai returns for a further term. All four have been appointed for two seasons.
The club received a high volume of applications. Each candidate was interviewed by a panel comprising independent representatives from the supporter base, the club board and the Football Supporters' Association.
Michael Cornall, head of supporter relations, said: "We look forward to welcoming Jon, Darren and Peter to the Fan Advisory Board. It is vital that the FAB is representative of our supporter base. We are delighted to welcome our newest members and look forward to their range of perspectives contributing to and enriching the discussions we have as a group."
The new members join elected representatives Neil Beard, Tracey Chapman and Anna Phillips, who hold positions as supporter advisors to the board. For the 2026/27 season, the FAB will continue to meet with the club regularly, providing advice on strategic initiatives and fan sentiment.
Peter Trenter attended his first Chelsea match in 1968 and currently holds a senior concession home and away season ticket. He also chairs the Chelsea Supporters Group. Darren Williams is a military veteran and lifelong Chelsea fan who holds an ambulant season ticket for the 2026/27 season. Jon Kelly is a retired finance professional with over 20 years of industry experience and a Club Chelsea season ticket holder who attends matches with his three sons.
Arjun Pillai, reappointed for a further two years, has been a season ticket holder for nearly 20 years and is a Chelsea Pitch Owners shareholder. He has worked in investment banking in New York and London and is chair of the Growth Board at Bloomsbury Football Foundation.
Williams, Trenter and Kelly replace outgoing members Zane Elmasri, Emily Kraftman and Mark Meehan.
