Eric Perez Steps Down as Truro City CEO and Chairman

Cornwall’s most talked-about football story of recent years has just taken an unexpected turn. The man who dragged Truro City off the canvas and into the National League is gone, effective immediately, and the club is now searching for someone to fill the void at the top.

Truro City Football Club has confirmed that Eric Perez has stepped down from his roles as chief executive officer and chairman.

A turnaround few saw coming

When Eric took over the club in late 2023, Truro City was in a difficult spot. The team was playing away from its home city, sitting near the bottom of the table and pulling in only a small core of regular supporters.

What followed has been described by the club as one of the most compelling turnarounds in English football history.

Under his leadership, Truro lifted the National League South title and earned promotion to the National League. It was the first time any Cornish club had reached the fifth tier of English football, a moment that put the county on the national football map for the first time in living memory.

Bringing the club home

Eric’s impact reached well beyond results on the pitch. He played a central role in returning Truro City to its home city and re-establishing a permanent stadium presence.

Matchday attendances grew significantly during his tenure, with the club recording multiple capacity crowd sellouts. He also helped convert Truro into a fully professional operation, setting it up for what the board describes as long-term ambition and continued growth.

What happens next for Eric

Following his departure, Eric will be pursuing a range of high-profile international opportunities across sport, business and strategic investment. He is not commenting on specific roles at this time.

According to the announcement, he intends to build on the momentum and success achieved at Truro City as he moves into the next phase of his career.

The club’s message to fans

The board has extended its thanks to Eric for his leadership, passion and commitment, describing his time at the club as a defining chapter that restored pride and delivered historic success.

The ownership group says it remains fully committed to the club’s success on and off the field, pointing to the professional setup, permanent home and growing fanbase as a platform with real potential.

Supporters have been told the ambition driving the club forward remains intact. Further announcements regarding key leadership positions will be made in due course, with the ownership group promising to share its vision for the next chapter at Truro City.