So why did Perry leave?

[Jacko51]

Perry Deakin is getting brownie points for his work at Vale. What I can't understand is why he is here. His CV shows he has had spells in commercial roles at Wolves, Birmingham, Derby (all bigger clubs than Vale) and also at a First Class Cricket County, Northants CCC. So why, if he is such a successful guy in his field, has he left jobs at high profile clubs like those and ended up walking into a League Two club in turmoil? It doesn't make sense to me. Can anyone explain, please?

[sandyford_valiant]

Perry Deakin is getting brownie points for his work at Vale. What I can't understand is why he is here. His CV shows he has had spells in commercial roles at Wolves, Birmingham, Derby (all bigger clubs than Vale) and also at a First Class Cricket County, Northants CCC. So why, if he is such a successful guy in his field, has he left jobs at high profile clubs like those and ended up walking into a League Two club in turmoil? It doesn't make sense to me. Can anyone explain, please?

 

Why didn't you ask him on Sunday Jean?

[tisdeano]

Perry Deakin is getting brownie points for his work at Vale. What I can't understand is why he is here. His CV shows he has had spells in commercial roles at Wolves, Birmingham, Derby (all bigger clubs than Vale) and also at a First Class Cricket County, Northants CCC. So why, if he is such a successful guy in his field, has he left jobs at high profile clubs like those and ended up walking into a League Two club in turmoil? It doesn't make sense to me. Can anyone explain, please?

 

Jacko, I spent 17 years in a commercial role, on the outside it doesnt add up at all.

[Sting]

He wasn't CEO at any of them was he? What were his roles? Sting isn't sure.

[Jacko51]

Why didn't you ask him on Sunday Jean?

 

I didn't think it was appropriate to ask about his past when we were supposed to concerned with Vale's future.

[Jacko51]

He wasn't CEO at any of them was he? What were his roles? Sting isn't sure.

 

Commercial Manager at Wolves, Commercial Director at all the rest I believe.

[rudgie]

This sounds supiciously like a fishing trip to me (ie) we don't like Deakin and can we dig up up some dirt on him, particularly as someone has had the audacity to say he's doing a good job and that can't be true because he's board appointment. The guy is doing OK and is a decided improvement on whats gone before. Not bothered how he came to our door - just glad he did. Please don't let us desend into "Perry Bashing" Getting quite fed up of all the negativity tbh

[Jacko51]

This sounds supiciously like a fishing trip to me (ie) we don't like Deakin and can we dig up up some dirt on him, particularly as someone has had the audacity to say he's doing a good job and that can't be true because he's board appointment. The guy is doing OK and is a decided improvement on whats gone before. Not bothered how he came to our door - just glad he did. Please don't let us desend into "Perry Bashing" Getting quite fed up of all the negativity tbh

 

It's not Perry bashing at all. I'm concerned that he doesn't seem to stay anywhere very long so if he does a decent job he'll be off in five minutes. We need a bit of stability in that area.

[tisdeano]

rudgie every thing vale related has been negative, for example look how negative the board were to Mo and then Simms, unfortunately

 

"we are where we are"

[sandyford_valiant]

I didn't think it was appropriate to ask about his past when we were supposed to concerned with Vale's future.

 

Looks like Perry Deakin is going to play a big factor in Port Vales future though?

 

Maybe was worth the question Jean, and see what his response was. Would of been interesting.

[Grumpy Old Man]

Mr Deakin has a lot of questions to answer.He doesn't stay anywhere for very long.Despite Deakin saying on sunday that' Lemon Zest' was run by a couple of his pals he did in fact represent the company in a court case whilst he was employed by Birmingham City. He was then asked to leave and given a good reference by Karen Brady. He then worked at Derby for a very short time. Would you employ anyone with this background?I know Bratt now regrets the decision. Another V2001 **** up!!

[rudgie]

Not everything vale related is negative. We have a great manager, have had a good start to the season and yes the commercial side of the operation is looking better aswell. For g*ds sake lighted up !!

[Mr Carter]

Mr Deakin has a lot of questions to answer.He doesn't stay anywhere for very long.Despite Deakin saying on sunday that' Lemon Zest' was run by a couple of his pals he did in fact represent the company in a court case whilst he was employed by Birmingham City. He was then asked to leave and given a good reference by Karen Brady. He then worked at Derby for a very short time. Would you employ anyone with this background?I know Bratt now regrets the decision. Another V2001 **** up!!

 

Are you suggesting he's peed on Bratts chips?

[cheshirevaliant]

It's not Perry bashing at all. I'm concerned that he doesn't seem to stay anywhere very long so if he does a decent job he'll be off in five minutes. We need a bit of stability in that area.

 

We had stability for years with Bratt. I'd rather someone did a decent job, even if it's only for 2 years.

[Tone]

Commercial Manager at Wolves, Commercial Director at all the rest I believe.

 

Deputy CEO at Northants CCC.

 

He also worked for a major fork lift truck company before getting into sports. Not sure how he made that leap, but there was a 2 year gap between 1998 and joining Wolves in 2000.

 

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/perry-deakin/7/b21/4a8