Polly Bancroft joined Manchester United in 2021 as their first-ever Head of Women’s Football, and has been integral in the club’s efforts to become a leading force in the women’s game. Since her appointment the team have secured their best ever Women’s Super League finish of 2nd, and qualified for Champions League football for the first time in their history. Polly joined the club from Brighton & Hove Albion where she had been General Manager of the women’s team since 2020, and has previous held roles at UEFA, The FA and Leeds United FC.