Barnett appointed Hibernian chief executive officer
Dan Barnett will start as Hibernian chief executive officer on 1 August.Barnett leaves Leicester City, where he was commercial director for six years, and replaces Ben Kensell.He previously worked for Uefa and has also had roles in sailing, skiing and the Olympics."We wanted someone with real business acumen that could help propel this fantastic club forward, and Dan's experience and expertise made him the outstanding candidate," said chairman Ian Gordon."Dan is an ambitious, forward thinking leader with experience not only in football but sports organisations across the world. His commercial nous and track record of implementing successful strategies will greatly benefit a number of areas at Hibernian FC."And Barnett said: "This is a club steeped in a proud history, with an incredibly passionate fanbase, and with huge potential as we enter an exciting new era for the football club."From my first meeting with Ian Gordon, I have been excited about the vision for Hibernian FC and implementing a strategy to help us achieve our goals here."
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