David Haigh

David Haigh

Country

Great Britain

Birth - Death

1977 -

Occupation

Sports

Description

Former Managing Director, Leeds United Football Club since 2013 after joining its parent company, GFH Capital. Lead the negotiations for GFH Capital to acquire Leeds United. Has been the subject of controversy since he was jailed in Dubai, without any charges laid, for alleged embezzlement of funds from the club, an act he alleges is based on his homosexuality. Subsequently charged with fraud, which he fervently denied, but was released in March 2016. Co-founder of HCU Trust, a charitable organization for the genetic disorder Homocystinuria. Solicitor.

See Also

• LGBTQ Sports Management
• LGBTQ Founders and Executives with Charitable Foundations

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.davidhaigh.co.uk/
• http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-utd/jailed-ex-leeds-united-chief-david-haigh-denies-oppressive-fraud-allegations-1-6662910
• http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/12/28/jailed-leeds-united-boss-co-owners-tried-to-block-anti-homophobia-campaigns/
• http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/apr/07/david-haigh-claims-tortured-dubai-prison-leeds-united