Tan Kesler | |
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Born | Tan Kesler 14 May 1979 Adana, Turkey |
Nationality | Turkish |
Education | Kean University New York University |
Occupation(s) | Businessman Football executive |
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
Spouse | Ksenia Shamilova (m. 2019) |
Children | 1 |
Vice-Chairman of Hull City | |
In office 19 January 2022 –17 October 2024 | |
Preceded by | Ehab Allam |
Tan Kesler (born 14 May 1979) is a Turkish businessman and football executive who was the vice-chairman of EFL Championship club Hull City. [1] [2]
Kesler was born on 14 May 1979 in Adana,Turkey. He is the son of former Turkish international footballer and coach Şevket Kesler . He earned a BA in International Business and Finance at Kean University. [1] During his time there,Kesler would feature for the university's basketball team. [3] He would later earn an MA in Sports Business at New York University. [1]
Kesler is a former FIFA-licensed agent and was the president of HTK Sports &Media from 2017 until 2022. [2] [4] He also previously worked for the Turkish Football Federation. [2]
In January 2022,Kesler was an important figure in the acquisition of Hull City A.F.C. for businessman Acun Ilıcalı and his company Acun Medya. [2] [5] After the takeover was completed,he was appointed vice-chairman of the club by Ilıcalı. [6] He has since has waived all his other sports and media consultancy duties to be in the role. [7]
Kesler was also influential for Acun Medya in their acquisition of Shelbourne F.C. in July 2023, [8] although their ownership of the Irish club would only last four months. [9] On 7 June 2024,it was announced that Kesler had been admitted to the EFL Board as a representative of the EFL Championship. [10]
On 17 October 2024,Kesler left Hull City by mutual consent. [11]
Kesler married Ksenia Shamilova on 29 December 2019. The couple have a son together,born on 26 April 2022.
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