When Amanda Staveley helped deliver Newcastle United’s Saudi-backed takeover in October 2021, she became the public face of a deal that ended Mike Ashley’s 14-year ownership. Less than three years later, she sold her remaining stake and left the club. This is the story of that exit, what is still unverified, and where her business — and Newcastle — stand now.
Born: 11 April 1973 · Age: 53 (as of 2026) · Role: CEO of PCP Capital Partners · Newcastle United co-owner: October 2021 to 2024 · Newcastle stake at takeover: 10% via PCP Capital Partners
Quick snapshot
- Staveley helped broker the 2021 takeover that ended Mike Ashley’s 14-year ownership (The Athletic (football newsroom)).
- PCP Capital Partners sold its Newcastle stake in 2024, with the shareholding acquired jointly by PIF and RB Sports & Media (The Mag (Newcastle site)).
- Her original 10% stake had been diluted to roughly 6% before the sale (SportsPro (sports business)).
- Exact personal net worth and her husband’s net worth remain estimates, not verified disclosures.
- The full internal reason for her departure has not been publicly detailed.
- The precise clinical diagnosis of her health condition is not confirmed in a formal statement.
- October 2021: takeover completes, with PIF taking an 80% stake and ending Ashley’s era (The Athletic (football newsroom)).
- 2024: PCP’s diluted stake is sold and the ownership group restructures (SportsPro (sports business)).
- July 2024: Staveley and Ghodoussi leave after the transaction (The Athletic (football newsroom)).
- The ownership balance is expected to shift further toward PIF and RB Sports & Media (The Mag (Newcastle site)).
- Staveley continues as CEO of PCP Capital Partners. (The Mag (Newcastle site))
- Her name stays tied to the takeover, but not to Newcastle’s boardroom. (The Mag (Newcastle site))
Six facts, one pattern: the dates and roles are consistent, while any figure tied to personal wealth needs a softer read.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 April 1973 |
| Age | 53 (as of 2026) |
| Occupation | British business executive; CEO of PCP Capital Partners |
| Known for | Newcastle United takeover and Middle Eastern investment links |
| Marital status | Married to Mehrdad Ghodoussi |
| Newcastle United status | Left and sold stake in 2024 |
The table shows a career defined by one deal, but a business life that continues beyond it.
Why has Amanda Staveley left Newcastle?
- Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi left in July 2024 after selling their remaining shareholding (The Athletic (football newsroom)).
- PCP Capital Partners sold its stake the same year, ending Staveley’s boardroom role (The Mag (Newcastle site)).
- The original 10% stake had been diluted before the exit, which changed the value of what she sold (SportsPro (sports business)).
The financial mechanics are the least dramatic part of the story, and also the most important. Each new equity injection into the club after the takeover reduced the proportional size of PCP’s holding, turning a headline 10% stake into a smaller slice by 2024.
Staveley did not simply walk away from a 10% stake; she sold a stake that dilution had already shrunk to roughly 6%.
The implication: the departure was a financial transaction, not a dramatic split.
Does Amanda Staveley still own Newcastle United?
- No. PCP Capital Partners is no longer part of Newcastle’s ownership group.
- The 2021 takeover structure initially gave the Saudi Public Investment Fund 80%, the Reuben family 10%, and Staveley’s PCP 10% (The Athletic (football newsroom)).
- PCP’s stake was sold in 2024 (The Mag (Newcastle site)).
The important distinction is between historic role and current status. Staveley’s name is attached to the takeover that removed Mike Ashley, but the club she helped buy is now owned and controlled without her.
The implication: any “Staveley still owns Newcastle” search result is describing the past, not the present.
What health condition does Amanda Staveley have?
- Staveley has spoken publicly about having a facial condition; Moebius syndrome is the condition named in credible press interviews.
- Moebius syndrome is rare and mainly affects facial muscles and eye movement.
- The Huntington’s disease association that appears in some related searches is not a verified fact.
The medical detail matters because public conversation about Staveley’s face has often been turned into a diagnostic guessing game. A visible facial difference is not the same thing as a confirmed neurological disease.
Why this matters: repeating an unverified condition as fact does real damage, especially to someone whose public role is already scrutinised.
How much is Amanda Staveley worth?
- There is no official net-worth figure for Staveley; any published number is a media estimate.
- Her wealth is tied to PCP Capital Partners and high-profile deals involving Middle Eastern investors.
- Her husband’s net worth is also an attributed estimate, not a verified figure.
The closest verifiable marker from the Newcastle exit is the stake itself. SportsPro reported that the roughly 6% stake was worth about £60 million at the time of sale, implying a Newcastle valuation above £1 billion (SportsPro (sports business)).
A £60m stake sale measures Newcastle’s value, not Staveley’s personal fortune. The two numbers are easy to mix up.
What this means: the only verifiable number tied to her wealth is the value of what she sold, not what she owns.
What is Amanda Staveley famous for?
- She is the CEO of PCP Capital Partners.
- She became the public face of the October 2021 Newcastle United takeover.
- She is known for connecting Middle Eastern investors with high-profile UK deals.
The takeover role is the one that made her a household name. That deal brought in Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund as majority owner and ended Mike Ashley’s 14-year control of the club.
Her business identity, though, has always been broader than one club: PCP Capital Partners is the vehicle she uses to arrange investments, and it remains her base.
Who are the current owners of Newcastle United?
- Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is the majority owner, expected to control around 85% of the club after the 2024 restructure, with RB Sports & Media holding the remaining 15% (The Mag (Newcastle site)).
- RB Sports & Media is the minority co-owner in that same structure.
- PCP Capital Partners is no longer an owner.
The two key names are the whole structure: a Saudi-led majority owner and an English sports investment vehicle on the minority side. That is a cleaner line-up than the three-party arrangement Staveley helped assemble in 2021.
What this means: Staveley’s exit did not leave a vacuum; it completed the consolidation of power between PIF and RB Sports & Media.
Timeline signal
Four moments, one pattern: every major marker moved Newcastle further from the old ownership era and closer to Saudi control.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 1973 | Staveley born in Ripon, North Yorkshire. |
| October 2021 | Newcastle takeover completes; Staveley becomes co-owner through PCP Capital Partners. |
| 2024 | PCP sells its Newcastle stake; Staveley leaves the club. |
| 2026 | Staveley continues as CEO of PCP Capital Partners. |
The pattern: Staveley’s tenure at Newcastle was the bridge between Ashley’s exit and a more consolidated PIF-led structure.
Confirmed facts and what’s still unclear
Confirmed facts
- Staveley was born on 11 April 1973 and is 53 as of 2026.
- She became a Newcastle United co-owner through PCP Capital Partners in October 2021 (The Athletic (football newsroom)).
- PCP Capital Partners sold its Newcastle stake in 2024 (The Mag (Newcastle site)).
What’s unclear
- Exact personal net worth and her husband’s net worth.
- The full internal reason for her departure from Newcastle United.
- The precise clinical diagnosis of her health condition unless confirmed by Staveley or a major profile.
- Her father’s exact business and personal history.
The pattern: the facts that are confirmed are paper facts — dates, roles, transactions. What remains unclear are the private judgments and personal finances underneath them.
What the reporting says
Following the transaction, PIF was expected to control approximately 85% of Newcastle.
— The Mag (Newcastle site)
Staveley’s 6% Newcastle stake was reported to be worth approximately £60 million at the time of sale.
— SportsPro (sports business)
PCP Capital Partners sold its Newcastle stake in 2024, with the shareholding acquired jointly by PIF and RB Sports & Media.
— The Mag (Newcastle site)
The through-line is cleaner than the headlines suggest. Staveley arrived as the person who made the Saudi-backed takeover possible, watched her original 10% stake get diluted by capital injections, and then sold what was left for a reported £60m. For Newcastle United supporters, the consequence is clear: the club is now more directly controlled by PIF and RB Sports & Media, and the next transfer decisions will be made by that smaller ownership circle. For Staveley, the consequence is equally clear: her business future continues at PCP Capital Partners, but her name will always be wrapped around the deal that changed Newcastle.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Amanda Staveley from?
Staveley was born in Ripon, North Yorkshire, and has spent much of her career working between the UK and the Middle East.
Is Amanda Staveley still CEO of PCP Capital Partners?
Yes. Her business role as CEO has continued after her Newcastle exit.
What does Amanda Staveley’s husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi do for a living?
Ghodoussi is a businessman and investor who was involved in PCP Capital Partners’ Newcastle stake; he left the club alongside Staveley in 2024.
Does Amanda Staveley have children?
Staveley has not made her family life a public focal point, so details about children are not part of the verified record.
Where does Amanda Staveley live now?
She has not publicly detailed her current address; her professional base remains tied to PCP Capital Partners.
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