Highly-regarded former Portsmouth figure appointed by Championship rivals Charlton Athletic
Tony Brown has been appointed Charlton Athletic’s interim chief financial officer following his September 2025 Fratton Park deaprture
Pompey’s Championship rivals Charlton Athletic have announced the appointment of one of the Blues’ most well-respected figures in recent years.
The Addicks have turned to the Fratton Park club’s former chief operating officer, Tony Brown, to lead their finance department as interim chief financial officer.
Brown replaces the outgoing Ed Warrick in the high-ranking position at The Valley, eight months on from his PO4 departure.
Pompey’s former CFO spent 12 years at Fratton Park following his appointment in June 2013, after the Blues became fan owned.
When Pompey were saved from liquidation at the High Court, chief executive Mark Catlin and Brown set about rebuilding the club and overseeing its financial strategy.
In September 2014, he successfully re-negotiated all legacy debts to ex-players and stakeholders, resulting in a saving of more than £1m. That helped put Pompey on a solid financial footing moving forward.
Brown then continued to be a pivotal presence at Fratton Park following Tornante’s 2017 takeover.
Following his Fratton Park departure, chied executive Andy Cullen said: ‘It has been a privilege over the last four years to work alongside one of the most outstanding and highly-regarded chief financial officers in the football industry.
‘Tony has led the financial transformation of Portsmouth Football Club from the dark days of administration to the bright and positive place where we are today.
‘I am sorry to see Tony leave and personally thank him for all his professionalism, support, guidance and commitment over my own four years at Portsmouth Football Club.
‘Tony can be proud of the strong legacy he leaves behind, as well as his own contribution to a much-loved football club and one well positioned to take the next steps on its own incredible journey.’
Former Wentworth Golf Club group finance director Ronan Callaghan replaced Brown as the Blues chief operating officer in February 2026.