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Scotsman
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Scottish football club lands descendant of famous car owner as new chairman in shock development
New Lions chief also has linked with club in Germany Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A descendant of a major car company founder is the new chairman of a Scottish football club. Livingston have announced the arrival of one of Henry Ford's great-great grandsons as their chairman and majority shareholder. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Calvin Ford, a descendant of the founder of Ford Motor Company, has purchased all of John McIlvogue's shares in Baycup, which has held a major shareholding in the club since the start of the 2023-24 season. It was recently confirmed as having significant control of the club. Livingston have a new chairman. | SNS Group McIlvogue owned 71 per cent of Baycup, with the rest of the shares owned by Neil Hogarth, a former Livingston director who was previously involved in a major legal dispute with the club. McIlvogue said: 'When I chose to invest in the football club I did so to be of help whether short, medium or long term. I believe the time is now right for me to pass on my shares to an investor with a real appetite to take the club forward on and off the park. 'When I joined the club, I said my only aim was that when I leave the club is in a better place than when I arrived. I believe I have achieved this with Calvin's acquisition of my shareholding.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ford, who works in sales and marketing for an aviation company, declared himself 'overjoyed and honoured' to be part of the William Hill Championship club. Martindale affect 'What drew me to wanting to be involved with LFC was the incredible leadership that people like Davie Martindale and John Ward portray,' he said. 'They have a passion for this club and community that is contagious, and I look forward to being part of something special here.' Outgoing chairman Ward said: 'I am delighted to welcome Calvin to the club. I feel that for the first time in the history of Livingston Football Club we will have an owner who is working in the best interests of the club and fans. 'As a director of Livingston Football Club, I look forward to working with Calvin. I believe his integrity and enthusiasm for football will bring a sea change to Livingston and the wider West Lothian community.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ford also holds a shareholding in German team SSV Ulm, who were recently relegated from Bundesliga 2. He reportedly invested close to £3million for a 15 per cent stake a year ago.
The National
16-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Great-great-grandson of Henry Ford named Livingston chairman
Calvin Ford has acquired 100 per cent of John McIlvogue's shares in Baycup Ltd, which has held a significant shareholding in the club since the start of the 2023/24 season. Ford, is now the majority shareholder at the West Lothian club and will act as the chairman as John Ward leaves his post in the boardroom. The new Livingston chairman works as vice president of sales and marketing for Pentastar Aviation, a private aircraft management operation based outside of Detroit. Founder and former owner of Baycup Ltd, McIlvogue said: 'When I chose to invest in the football club I did so to be of help whether short, medium or long term. It has been a great pleasure to support the club through its difficulties and see it bounce back with the first silverware in over a decade and a real fight for Premiership promotion. I believe the time is now right for me to pass on my shares to an investor with a real appetite to take the club forward on and off the park. 'When I joined the club, I said my only aim was that when I leave the club is in a better place than when I arrived. I believe I have achieved this with Calvin's acquisition of my shareholding. 'I'd like to say a huge thank you to all the supporters and staff of Livingston FC, a special mention to the staff who's work behind the scenes goes largely unnoticed, their hard work and passion for Livingston Football Club is nothing short of incredible. I look forward to watch the club thrive with Calvin's support and guidance'. New chairman & majority shareholder Ford said, 'I am overjoyed and honoured to be part of Livingston Football Club. What drew me to wanting to be involved with LFC was the incredible leadership that people like Davie Martindale and John Ward portray. They have a passion for this Club and community that is contagious, and I look forward to being part of something special here'. Outgoing chairman, Ward said: 'I am delighted to welcome Calvin to the club. I feel that for the first time in the history of Livingston Football Club we will have an owner who is working in the best interests of the club and fans. 'As a Director of Livingston Football Club, I look forward to working with Calvin. I believe his integrity and enthusiasm for football will bring a sea change to Livingston and the wider West Lothian community'.
STV News
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- STV News
Henry Ford's great-grandson named new chairman of Livingston FC
The great-grandson of the Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford has been named the new chairman of Premiership promotion hopefuls Livingston. The club announced that Calvin Ford became the majority stakeholder after acquiring 100% of John McIlvogue's shares in Baycup Ltd, which has held a significant shareholding in the club since the start of the 2023/24 season. Mr Ford, who is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Pentastar Aviation, will be introduced to fans ahead of the Scottish Premiership Play-off Semi-Finals second leg match against Partick Thistle on Friday. New Chairman and majority shareholder Calvin Ford said: 'I am overjoyed and honoured to be part of Livingston Football Club. 'What drew me to wanting to be involved with LFC was the incredible leadership that people like Davie Martindale and John Ward portray. 'They have a passion for this Club and community that is contagious, and I look forward to being part of something special here'. Outgoing Chairman, John Ward added: 'I am delighted to welcome Calvin to the club. I feel that for the first time in the history of Livingston Football Club we will have an owner who is working in the best interests of the club and fans. 'As a Director of Livingston Football Club, I look forward to working with Calvin. I believe his integrity and enthusiasm for football will bring a sea change to Livingston and the wider West Lothian community'. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The Herald Scotland
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Great-great-grandson of Henry Ford named Livingston chairman
Ford, is now the majority shareholder at the West Lothian club and will act as the chairman as John Ward leaves his post in the boardroom. The new Livingston chairman works as vice president of sales and marketing for Pentastar Aviation, a private aircraft management operation based outside of Detroit. Founder and former owner of Baycup Ltd, McIlvogue said: 'When I chose to invest in the football club I did so to be of help whether short, medium or long term. It has been a great pleasure to support the club through its difficulties and see it bounce back with the first silverware in over a decade and a real fight for Premiership promotion. I believe the time is now right for me to pass on my shares to an investor with a real appetite to take the club forward on and off the park. 'When I joined the club, I said my only aim was that when I leave the club is in a better place than when I arrived. I believe I have achieved this with Calvin's acquisition of my shareholding. 'I'd like to say a huge thank you to all the supporters and staff of Livingston FC, a special mention to the staff who's work behind the scenes goes largely unnoticed, their hard work and passion for Livingston Football Club is nothing short of incredible. I look forward to watch the club thrive with Calvin's support and guidance'. New chairman & majority shareholder Ford said, 'I am overjoyed and honoured to be part of Livingston Football Club. What drew me to wanting to be involved with LFC was the incredible leadership that people like Davie Martindale and John Ward portray. They have a passion for this Club and community that is contagious, and I look forward to being part of something special here'. Outgoing chairman, Ward said: 'I am delighted to welcome Calvin to the club. I feel that for the first time in the history of Livingston Football Club we will have an owner who is working in the best interests of the club and fans. 'As a Director of Livingston Football Club, I look forward to working with Calvin. I believe his integrity and enthusiasm for football will bring a sea change to Livingston and the wider West Lothian community'.
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
American philanthropist related to Henry Ford announced as chairman and majority shareholder of SPFL club in shock move
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HENRY FORD was the founder of one of the most well-known car manufacturers in the world today. And now Ford's great-great-grandson is looking to move an SPFL club into top gear as their new chairman and majority shareholder. 3 Henry Ford's descendant has become the chairman of an SPFL side Credit: SNS 3 Henry Ford founded the Ford Motor Company and Calvin is his great-great grandson Credit: Getty 3 Ford is now the chairman and majority shareholder of Livingston Credit: SNS Calvin Ford is a philanthropist and board member of a number of charities and committees. And now he's taking his first steps into the world of football business with Scottish Championship side Livingston. The second-tier runners-up will present Ford to fans at Almondvale Satdium before the second leg of the promotion play-off semi-final against Partick Thistle tonight. Ford has acquired 100% of John McIlvogue's shares in Baycup Ltd, which was the majority shareholder of Livi for two years. McIlvogue said in a club statement: "When I chose to invest in the football club I did so to be of help whether short, medium or long term. "It has been a great pleasure to support the club through its difficulties and see it bounce back with the first silverware in over a decade and a real fight for Premiership promotion. "I believe the time is now right for me to pass on my shares to an investor with a real appetite to take the club forward on and off the park. "When I joined the club, I said my only aim was that when I leave the club is in a better place than when I arrived, and I believe I have achieved this with Calvin's acquisition of my shareholding. "I look forward to watch the club thrive with Calvin's support and guidance." Ford added: "I am overjoyed and honoured to be part of Livingston Football Club. Radio 1 DJ says 'I've become a legend' as he adopts SPFL team and plans trip to Livingston "What drew me to wanting to be involved was the incredible leadership that people like Davie Martindale and John Ward portray. "They have a passion for this club and community that is contagious, and I look forward to being part of something special here." Outgoing chairman John Ward said: "I am delighted to welcome Calvin to the club. "I feel that for the first time in the history of Livingston Football Club we will have an owner who is working in the best interests of the club and fans. "As a director of Livingston Football Club, I look forward to working with Calvin. "I believe his integrity and enthusiasm for football will bring a sea change to Livingston and the wider West Lothian community." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
