Carolyn Sumner

Carolyn Sumner
Nationality	Scottish
Occupation	Businesswoman

Carolyn Sumner is a Scottish businesswoman who was previously a director of professional football club Livingston.

Career

Sumner was a director of Livingston until December 2014 when she resigned, following comments in the media made by shareholder Ged Nixon relating to undeclared bonus payments. In a statement made on the club's website, Sumner denied the claims that she had any knowledge or involvement in the matter. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Sumner and former director Neil Hogarth attempted to halt and suspend a potential takeover at Livingston in December 2023. The pair had lodged a petition with the Court of Session. ^{[4] [5] [6] [7] [8]} In December 2024, Livingston announced that the club had reached an agreement with all parties in the court case. ^{[9] [10]}

References

1. "Civil war at Livingston continues as director Carolyn Sumner quits board after 'outrageous' comments by former chief executive Ged Nixon". Daily Record. 13 December 2014.
2. "Ged Nixon denies £311,000 court action will force Livingston to close". Herald Scotland. 11 December 2014.
3. "Ged Nixon denies claim puts Livingston in danger". The Scotsman. 11 December 2014.
4. "American investors in talks to take over Scottish club Livingston". World Soccer Talk. 8 September 2023.
5. "Bid to halt takeover at Livingston". BBC. 2 December 2023.
6. "Former Livingston FC director has claim against him for misappropriation of club money dismissed". Scottish Legal News. 16 October 2023.
7. "Off-field uncertainty having negative impact on club, insists Livingston boss". Daily Record. 13 December 2023.
8. "Boardroom battle isn't helping me". Scottish Daily Mail. 12 December 2023.
9. "Club Statement". Livingston FC. 8 December 2024.
10. "Chairman claims Livi civil war is blocking investment". Scottish Daily Mail. 18 August 2023.