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Hill’s resignation sends shock waves across local football
August 27, 2025
The sudden resignation of Professional Jamaica Football Limited (PFJL) CEO Owen Hill has sent shock waves across the local football fraternity.
Hill's resignation follows closely on the heels of the departure of chairman Christopher Williams, who announced his resignation in June, and which takes effect on September 1.
Treasure Beach president Paul Bernard said it's a big blow if any organisation loses two of its top executives in the space of three months.
"It is a big blow to the football fraternity. He (Hill) adds value to local football. He knows the business of football.
"If you lose your president and your vice president in two months, it would be a big blow to any organisation. This is a sign that something is definitely wrong with the football in Jamaica. Something is wrong. People are resigning left, right and centre," Bernard said.
Bernard believes that Hill's resignation could have a negative effect on sponsors and potential sponsors moving forward.
"Mr Hill is someone you can always call on his phone and speak to him. If he does not answer same time, he will call you back.
"He's a person who drove to Treasure Beach to speak to us. He came to our matches and asked what are some of our issues. He was the one leading the charge to get another entity to televise the matches. If he goes now, will the new company have the same faith and trust and confidence in the new person coming in?
"It definitely will also affect sponsorship. Owen may be closer to some entities who are potential sponsors, and with him going now I am sure it will affect sponsorship," Bernard said.
Montego Bay United president, Dr Germaine Spencer, who said he was giving his personal view and not that of the club, called on Hill to reconsider his decision. "It is a sad day for Jamaican football. Owen has clearly gone above and beyond his duties as CEO of PFJL. I really hope he reconsiders his decision in the next 30 days," Spencer said.
In his resignation letter, Hill spoke of the opportunity to grow, suggesting he was moving on to bigger things but Spencer pointed out that his resignation may have stemmed from other governance issues.
"I can honestly understand his frustration, and this is not from Montego Bay United, this is from me personally. The structure of the PFJL needs to change. You can't have one body with 14 bosses. The 14 clubs. It is impossible to govern when you have tug-of-war left, right and centre. It's impossible. Just impossible," he stated.
Hill tendered his resignation yesterday just two days after the start of the 2025/2026 Jamaica Premier League (JPL) season.
In a letter addressed to the chairman and the board of the PFJL, Hill announced his decision to step down from his role, citing the need for growth and change.
Hill's final day in office will be on September 26, 2025.
"I write to formally tender my resignation as Chief Executive Officer, effective 30 days from today," he wrote.
