Farhad Moshiri has spoken only 396 words in public since becoming Everton's majority shareholder, introducing himself with a message in the matchday programme for the visit of Chelsea in March before a brief chat to camera alongside chairman Bill Kenwright following the 2-0 FA Cup win.

The Iranian billionaire is not one for the limelight and is yet to give an in-depth interview since purchasing 49.9 per cent of the club nearly four-and-a-half months ago, instead choosing to go about his business with an efficiency as quiet as it has been impressive.

During that time, Everton have dispensed with the services of underperforming manager Roberto Martinez, lured Ronald Koeman from Southampton and created a new football structure with the appointment of highly-rated talent-spotter Steve Walsh as the club's first director of football.

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright and Farhad Moshiri met with mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson on Tuesday

Moshiri has helped lure Steve Walsh (left) and Ronald Koeman to Goodison Park already this summer

WHO IS FARHAD MOSHIRI? Born: May 18, 1955, Iran Citizenship: Iranian and British Residence: Monaco Marital status: Separated Children: Two Education: University College London Previous employers: Ernst and Young, Pannell Kerr Forster and Deloitte Touche Shareholder: Everton Football Club, Metalloinvest, Megafon, Mail.ru Worth: £1.5billion Advertisement

Moshiri may not have said much since his investment was officially approved by the Premier League, but the ambition he has shown in such a short space of time means he is already being spoken about in glowing terms by supporters. Optimism is not in short supply at Goodison Park, despite veteran goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg being the only summer signing so far.

The club are confident that will not be the case for much longer, with upwards of £100million set aside for new players should Koeman wish to strengthen a squad which finished 11th for the second season in a row. Unsurprisingly, the Dutchman hopes to improve in a number of areas, with a first-choice goalkeeper, a dynamic central midfielder and some genuine competition for Romelu Lukaku high on his list of priorities.

The arrival of Walsh - an experienced scout who has been credited with the signings of Leicester's title-winning trio Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez and N'Golo Kante for just £7m - will help the new manager shape his squad over the next six weeks, but it is Moshiri's money which will ensure deals are done in what is proving to be the most competitive transfer window ever.

Moshiri stands alongside Kenwright during his first visit to Goodison Park after buying 49.9 per cent of the club

Moshiri is a close friend of billionaire Alisher Usmanov, pictured with Russian president Vladimir Putin

The 61-year-old promised to give the club 'everything I have' in the aftermath of that memorable quarter-final victory over Chelsea, and while fans shouldn't expect him to splurge his entire £1.5billion worth, Moshiri's commitment to improving Everton's standing both at home and abroad is absolute.

Born in Iran, Moshiri now holds British citizenship after moving to England before the revolution of 1979 to study at University College London. He trained as a chartered certified accountant, going on to work for Ernst and Young, Pannell Kerr Forster and Deloitte Touche.

The son of an army doctor, Moshiri made his fortune after meeting and working with Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov.

The pair soon developed a close relationship, with Usmanov giving Moshiri a 10 percent stake in Gallagher Holding Limited, through which he controlled mining and steel manufacturing giant Metalloinvest at the time. Usmanov now controls Metalloinvest through USM Holdings - a company established in 2012 to consolidate the various projects of him and his partners.

Moshiri had been a personal adviser to Usmanov for years, but they are now business partners and good friends. Together, they hold stakes in Russian mobile phone operator Megafon and Russian internet company Mail.ru.

Up until earlier this year, Moshiri and Usmanov were also co-owners of Red and White Holdings, which bought 14.65 per cent of the shares in Arsenal in August 2007. The duo increased their stake to 30.04 per cent, but could not earn a place on the board and had struggled to push through plans for a complete takeover.

Moshiri's niece, Sheeva (left), poses with her uncle and others during a family party in the south of France

Leighton Baines, Seamus Coleman and Tom Cleverley (left to right) work out in the gym at Finch Farm

It was perhaps the lack of progress in north London which prompted Moshiri to sell his shares to Usmanov for around £200m earlier this year and move his attention to Merseyside. At Everton, he knows he has the freedom and influence to create his own legacy.

Moshiri first met Kenwright towards the end of 2014 and expressed an interest in buying a stake in the club. After 18 months of discussions and due diligence, a deal was struck which includes the option for Moshiri to increase his stake in the not too distant future. It seems a natural move.

He and his team have spent months analysing every element of the club, from player recruitment and the youth academy, to sponsorship deals and look and feel of Goodison Park.

Moshiri's right-hand man, Alexander Ryazantsev, was appointed to the club's board in March. The pair have worked together in a number of previous roles and he has now been handed the chance to be involved at the club on a day-to-day basis, working alongside Kenwright and chief executive Robert Elstone.

Sasha, as he is commonly known, has made a good impression on those already at the club, despite having not worked in football before. He has sound business principles and was involved in the deals for Koeman and Walsh, as well as ongoing transfer negotiations.

Ryazantsev and Moshiri are focusing on improving commercial deals and making the club a global power by taking advantage of emerging markets and increasing the strong support which already exists in the US and around the world.

They are also keen to ensure that a bumper transfer kitty does not mean the club's famed academy isn't utilised properly, with the development of young players - particularly from the local area - remaining a top priority.

One of Moshiri's plans include a new stadium for Everton, therefore enforcing a move from Goodison Park

Moshiri's presence in the blue half of Merseyside has ignited optimism among the Everton supporters

Tom Davies and Kieran Dowell are two of the youngsters who will be given a chance to impress during pre-season, with Ryazantsev working alongside Koeman and academy director Dr Peter Vint - a former senior director with the US Olympic Committee - to ensure there is a clear pathway towards the first-team.

Although not present at the club every day, Moshiri has been hands-on when it comes to the issue of a new stadium, most recently meeting with the mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, and Kenwright to discuss options in London.

Anderson took to Twitter to say that a state-of-the-art ground could be built within two years after a promising discussion, but it's understood that between three to five years is a more realistic target.

Two sites - at the docks and at Croxteth's Stonebridge Cross - are being talked about, with Liverpool City Council keen to explore ways in which they can be involved after plans for a stadium at Walton Hall Park fell through earlier this year.

Everton have been looking at sites for 25 years and have always been reliant on council funding or the financial input of a sizable retail partner, but the arrival of Moshiri has been described as a 'game-changer' by those close to the negotiations.

After three failed moves in 13 years, a new stadium with a bigger capacity, more hospitality areas and a cutting-edge design is finally in view. Moshiri is not the sort of man who is willing to let an opportunity like this pass him by.

Speaking after his meeting with Moshiri, Anderson told The Liverpool Echo: 'From that meeting as both the mayor of Liverpool and an Evertonian I was absolutely filled with more optimism than ever and a sense the future is very bright for the club.

'I was blown away by his passion and commitment.

'Mr Moshiri understands how much investment Everton require both on and off the pitch. The scope of his ambition is vast.

'Make no mistake about it - he is here to make Everton a success story. His vision is not just about new players and a new stadium it's fundamentally transforming the club at every level. He wants to make Everton a global player but also realises the importance of its role in the community and this city.'

Retaining the heart and soul of Everton - and the values and traditions which have shaped the club over its 138-year history - remain incredibly important to Moshiri, Kenwright and the board. They want to grow and improve on and off the pitch, but will not sacrifice their morals or disrespect a fiercely loyal fanbase in order to do so.

Seamus Coleman pictured during a training session at Finch Farm as Everton gear up for the new season

Ramiro Funes Mori could have a key role to play in Everton's push for Champions League football this season

The Goodison faithful have already reacted to the influence of their new majority shareholder, with the club recently announcing record-breaking season ticket sales of over 32,000 and improved hospitality sales despite poor form and disappointing results over the previous two seasons.

Champions League football, a new home and some added financial muscle are all part of Moshiri's blueprint for success. Koeman, Walsh and this summer's transfer business are just the start of a larger, more important plan.

There is a feeling that something very special could be just around the corner with Moshiri at the helm. As always, he'll continue to let his actions do the talking.