Bill Manning

Bill Manning joined Diriyah Club Sports Company as Chief Executive Officer in May 2026. He is leading the club into its first season in the Saudi Pro League in its 50-year history.

Manning has 30 years of experience in professional sports management. In addition to his work in Major League Soccer (MLS), he has held executive positions with the National Football League’s Philadelphia Eagles and the National Basketball Association’s Houston Rockets.

Manning earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration from the University of Bridgeport. He was inducted into the university’s Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006 and received its Distinguished Alumni Award in 2016.