Hibs appoint former Leicester City chief as Ben Kensell successor
Dan Barnett will become Hibs ' new chief executive, the capital club have confirmed.
Barnett, who will finish up with Leicester City next month before officially starting his new gig at Easter Road on August 1, replaces Ben Kensell seven months after he left the Hibees by mutual consent.
The Foxes' commercial director has spent the last six years at the East Midlands club after roles with UEFA, the Americas Cup and the ski and snowsports administration in the USA.
'It is a tremendous honour to be joining Hibernian FC as Chief Executive Officer,' said Barnett.
'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.
'I am excited to start work in July, to work alongside my new colleagues, our supporters, and our partners, and to begin implementing our plan together as we strive to deliver a successful future for the Football club."
Hibs chairman Ian Gordon added: "I am delighted to welcome Dan as the club's new Chief Executive Officer. The process of appointing our new CEO has been long and thorough, to ensure we hired the right person to lead the business side of the football club.
"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.
'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.
"Alongside this, he will be a great cultural fit at Easter Road and HTC, and will drive standards to ensure we are constantly improving. I look forward to seeing how he takes our vision for the club to the next level.'
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