Boehly will also act as interim sporting director.
Todd Boehly has been named as Chelsea's new chairperson.
The American led a consortium to take over the club earlier this year.
Boehly will also act as interim sporting director, following the departure of Marina Granovskaia.
He says the club is committed to 'winning both on and off the pitch' as he moves into the new role.

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