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BBC News
30-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Barnett appointed Hibernian chief executive officer
Dan Barnett will start as Hibernian chief executive officer on 1 leaves Leicester City, where he was commercial director for six years, and replaces Ben 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."
Daily Record
30-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Hibs appoint former Leicester City chief as Ben Kensell successor
Dan Barnett will finish up with the Foxes in July before heading north to take control at Easter Road 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.'
BBC News
03-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Popular Exmoor footbridge closed over safety fears
A popular footbridge in Exmoor has been shut over safety Hinds Pitt bridge, near the Tarr Steps circular walk, in Somerset, has been deemed unsafe after structural National Park Authority (ENPA) said it was working on a plan for a long-term replacement, reinstating public access and recreation manager, Dan Barnett, said: "The bridge has been there since the 1950s and some key parts of the steel structure have deteriorated to a point where they are no longer safe." He said while they hoped to replace the bridge, the process would "take some time" to develop due to seeking agreement from relevant landowners and raising the "considerable funds required".Mr Barnett said temporary modifications of the bridge were possible, and they were looking into it "urgently" to allow the bridge to open while they planned for its replacement."In the meantime, the Tarr Steps site is otherwise open for everyone to enjoy, including short walks there and back on either side of the river and all the longer walks in the area are fully open too," he said."The popular long distance footpath the Two Moors Way is still passable using an alternative route on the west bank of the river," he added.
