Jason Stockwood steps back from GTFC board after mayoral candidate announcement

Laura Cross

22 November 2024 at 2:14 pm·2-min read

Grimsby Town Football Club’s Vice-Chair, Jason Stockwood will step back from the club's board after being announced as the Labour Party’s candidate for the new role of Greater Lincolnshire Mayor earlier today.

In a statement, the club said: "Grimsby Town Football Club’s Vice-Chair, Jason Stockwood, has today won the nomination to be the Labour Party’s candidate for the new role of Greater Lincolnshire Mayor.

"As a result of the nomination, Jason will step back from the board of Grimsby Town FC until the outcome of the May 2025 election.

"We can confirm that Jason’s investment in Grimsby Town Football Club will remain unchanged and Chair, Andrew Pettit, will now manage 1878 Partners Ltd investment in the meantime."

The tech entrepreneur is aiming to bring back a sense of "solidarity, community and hope" should he be victorious in the May polls for the newly-formed mayoral combined authority.

On the annoucement, he said: "I am so honoured to be given this opportunity to stand as Labour's candidate and I am more determined than ever to fight this election," said Mr Stockwood.

Reflecting on his upbringing, he added: "I grew up in Grimsby, raised by my single mother on a council estate in the 1970s and 80s. We relied heavily on the support of the welfare state and the strong community around us.

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"I owe much of my success to growing up in a time when state and community support was solid. This foundation allowed me to build a rewarding career as a technology entrepreneur.

"Despite my career's demands, I never lost sight of where I came from. In recent years, I have focused my time and resources on rebuilding institutions in my hometown. I want to bring back a sense of solidarity, community, and hope.

"My experience, network, and unique journey, from a council estate to global boardrooms, put me in a strong position to help Lincolnshire navigate the challenges our area faces and seize the many opportunities I believe we have."

The Conservative party reportedly has a shortlist of candidates that includes former MPs Karl McCartney, Matt Warman, and Ben Bradley.

No other parties have yet announced their selected candidate.

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