Scott McLachlan
Global Head of Football, Global Football Holdings
PROFILE
Contact details
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Current
Role:
Global Head of Football
Organisation:
Global Football Holdings
Department:
Performance
Experience
Date:
Organisation:
Role:
1999 - 2003
Wimbledon FC
Head of Performance Analysis
2003 - 2006
Northampton Town FC
Head of Youth Development
2006 - 2009
Southampton FC
Head of Performance Analysis
2009 - 2011
Fulham FC
Technical Scout
2011 - 2022
Chelsea FC
Head of International Scouting
2022 - present
Global Football Holdings
Global Head of Football
Education
Date:
Organisation:
Award:
2001
LSBU
MSc Science of Sports Coaching
Accreditations
FA Level 5 Technical Directors' Licence
FA Level 4 Talent ID Management & Strategy
FA Level 2 Talent ID qualification
Biography
I’m a senior football executive specialising in building the operating models, leadership structures, and cultural foundations that turn ownership ambition into consistent on-pitch results. I’ve worked across professional football ecosystems at multi-club and global portfolio level, and I know what it takes to scale an organisation without losing its identity, values, or competitive edge.
What I actually do:
— Build high-functioning technical and leadership teams from scratch
— Design and implement operating models that create clarity across complex organisations
— Align strategy, culture, and daily execution so clubs perform consistently under pressure
— Support ownership groups and boards in making better, faster, more evidence-led decisions
I’m process oriented and people first. I believe long-term success comes from repeatable systems and trusted relationships, not short-term fixes or reactive management.