Amanda Staveley: Newcastle Exit, Huntington’s, West Ham Deal

Most football fans point to one name when asked how Newcastle United ended up with Saudi owners: Amanda Staveley. The Yorkshire-born dealmaker was the public face of the club’s controversial takeover, walked away in 2024, and in 2026 agreed to buy a 25.1% stake in West Ham United. This article separates the confirmed record from the speculation around her career, her net worth, and the health diagnosis she discussed with The Athletic.

Net worth: Around £100–115 million (reported) · Role: CEO of PCP Capital Partners · Known for: Newcastle United takeover, 2021 · Latest move: 25.1% West Ham United stake, 2026

Eight facts cover the essentials — the years, the places, and the people around her. Where a detail comes from an official register rather than a media profile, the table marks it.

Why has Amanda Staveley left Newcastle?

Was she forced out or did she resign?

• Staveley and her husband, Mehrdad Ghodoussi, stepped down from the Newcastle United board in July 2024 and confirmed they had sold their remaining shares in the club (Wikipedia).
• No public statement from either side described the departure as a forced exit.
• Coverage of the change pointed to differences with the Saudi Public Investment Fund over the club’s direction, but those reports stayed unattributed.

The public record is thin. Staveley never claimed she was pushed out, and the majority owners never confirmed a disagreement. What is documented is a clean break by a minority shareholder, not a resignation letter with reasons attached.

What was the official reason given?

What makes the exit harder to read is timing. Around the same days, The Athletic published an interview with Staveley in which she discussed her health in depth for the first time — the details sit in the next section. She did not connect the two subjects, and no source has since connected them for her.

How did the Newcastle board respond?

• The ownership structure did not change: the Saudi Public Investment Fund kept the 80% stake it had held since the 2021 takeover, with the Reuben Brothers and Staveley/PCP-linked interests holding 10% each (Angle Journal).
• Newcastle’s subsequent spending in the transfer market continued without visible disruption.

The board’s response was functional. There was no dramatic statement, no criticism of the departing couple, and no hint of a legal fight. For supporters, the visible change was simply the absence of Staveley and Ghodoussi from the directors’ box.

Does Amanda Staveley have Huntington’s disease?

What is Huntington’s disease?

Type: Genetic neurodegenerative disorder · Usual onset: Mid-adulthood · Average survival after onset: 10–20 years, though some live longer

Huntington’s affects movement, cognition, and mood. It is inherited, progressive, and currently incurable. It is also rare — which is part of why the speculation around Staveley has been so clumsy.

Has Staveley ever confirmed the diagnosis?

• Yes. In July 2024, Staveley told The Athletic she has Huntington’s disease and needs to stay active because the condition is degenerative (The Athletic interview).
• Earlier in 2014, an Evening Standard profile disclosed she had been diagnosed as carrying the gene for Huntington’s disease (Evening Standard).
• A 2021 report by Marca stated she was diagnosed in 2013 (Marca).

The record shows Staveley has spoken openly about having the condition. What remains private is how the disease affects her daily work — she has not described her current symptom status in detail.

What is Amanda Staveley doing now?

Is she involved in West Ham United?

In August 2026, Staveley agreed to buy a 25.1% stake in West Ham United from Vanessa Gold. The deal, reported by Bloomberg, is valued at approximately £150 million and requires Premier League approval before completion (Bloomberg).

What is her role at PCP Capital Partners?

She remains CEO of the firm she founded in 2005. PCP Capital Partners continues to advise Gulf-linked investors on football and infrastructure deals.

Has she made any recent public appearances?

Staveley has maintained a public presence through her Instagram account, sharing photos from Wimbledon 2025 and business events alongside her husband.

What is Amanda Staveley famous for?

Her role in the Newcastle United takeover

Staveley brokered the £305 million Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle United in October 2021. She fronted the consortium that included the Saudi Public Investment Fund (80%), the Reuben Brothers (10%), and her own PCP-linked interests (10%).

Her connections with Middle Eastern investors

Before Newcastle, she advised on the 2008 Abu Dhabi United Group takeover of Manchester City. She has also worked with Barclays on its 2008 capital raising from Middle Eastern investors.

Her early career in finance and modeling

Staveley briefly worked as a model before entering finance. She founded PCP Capital Partners in 2005 after working at a small corporate finance firm.

What is Amanda Staveley’s net worth?

How much is Amanda Staveley worth?

Estimates vary. A 2014 Evening Standard article placed her net worth at £100 million (Evening Standard). A 2024 RTÉ report said she had previously been reported as worth over £100 million (RTÉ). A 2026 summary by Angle Journal put the range at £110 million to £130 million (Angle Journal).

What are her main sources of income?

Her wealth comes from PCP Capital Partners, advisory fees from Gulf-linked deals, and investment returns from stakes in Newcastle United and, pending approval, West Ham United. Her exact net worth is not publicly disclosed due to private company holdings.

Has her net worth changed after leaving Newcastle?

She sold her remaining Newcastle stake in July 2024, reducing her direct football holdings. The West Ham deal, if completed, would restore her stake in a Premier League club.

Key facts

The table below compiles biographical data from official records and media profiles.