Carolyn Sumner

Sumner was a director of Livingston until December 2014 when she resigned, following comments in the media made by shareholder Ged Nixon relating to undeclared bonus payments. In a statement made on the club's website, Sumner denied the claims that she had any knowledge or involvement in the matter.^[1][2][3]

Sumner and former director Neil Hogarth attempted to halt and suspend a potential takeover at Livingston in December 2023. The pair had lodged a petition with the Court of Session.^{[4][5][6][7][8]} In December 2024, Livingston announced that the club had reached an agreement with all parties in the court case.^[9][10]