Liverpool FC finds itself in the hunt for a new manager for the first time since 2015, following the recent announcement that Jurgen Klopp will be parting ways with the Premier League club this summer.

Despite guiding the team to the summit of the league table and securing a place in the League Cup finals, with ongoing pursuits in the Europa League and FA Cup, Klopp, aged 56, will officially step down on June 30. His decision, driven by a belief that he has given his all at Anfield, grants the club’s owners six months to identify a suitable replacement. The weight of this pivotal decision rests with the club’s American ownership group, FSG. Here, we delve into the key figures who will play crucial roles in this significant process:

1. Billy Hogan

As the CEO of the club, Hogan occupied a prominent spot beside Klopp during the press conference where the manager’s departure was announced. Hogan, who assumed his current role in 2020 after serving as COO for eight and a half years, shed light on the forthcoming hiring process. He emphasised that Klopp wished to afford the club the opportunity to undergo a methodical transition. Hogan stated, “We will go through that process, as we have done in the past … that will be done with … the people that are here, our ownership, Mike Gordon in particular will be a part of that process.”

2. Mike Gordon

Mike Gordon, the president of Fenway Sports Group (FSG), which has held ownership of the club since October 2010, hails from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Holding a significant stake in the club, Gordon is one of seven directors, alongside Hogan. Speaking on behalf of FSG, he asserted, “(We) continue the due diligence behind the scenes, which will allow our football operations department to adapt to a future without Jurgen.” Gordon’s statement represented the collective stance of John W Henry and Tom Werner.

3. John W Henry

John W Henry, the principal owner of the club, is also the owner of MLB’s Boston Red Sox. Despite his St. Louis Cardinals fandom during his youth, Henry stands as the public face of the club’s ownership. He publicly apologised when Liverpool briefly joined the ill-fated European Super League in 2021, extending apologies to Klopp and Hogan. He made clear that Hogan bore “absolutely no responsibility” for the Super League episode.

4. Tom Werner

Tom Werner, the club’s chairman, co-founded FSG with Henry in 2001 and has held the position of chair ever since. The New York native entered sports team ownership in 1990, leading a group of investors in acquiring the San Diego Padres. Werner served as the primary managing partner and majority owner for four years before successfully selling the organisation at a profit. Presently, Werner plays active roles in MLB’s Media Committee, On Field Committee, and Competition Committee.