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The Herald Scotland
30-06-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Hibs appoint Dan Barnett as their new chief executive
Barnett takes over from Ben Kensell, who departed Hibs in January after three and a half years at the club. 'It is a tremendous honour to be joining Hibernian 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 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.' Chairman Ian Gordon said: '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. '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.' Prior to joining Leicester, Barnett had roles at UEFA in Switzerland, two America's Cup cycles in San Francisco, California and Bermuda as chief commercial officer and Olympic experience in the United States as chief marketing and commercial officer at US Ski and Snowboard in Park City, Utah – the Olympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports.
The National
30-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Hibs appoint Dan Barnett as their new chief executive
He will officially start at Easter Road on August 1 2025, joining from Leicester where he spent six years as commercial director. Barnett takes over from Ben Kensell, who departed Hibs in January after three and a half years at the club. 'It is a tremendous honour to be joining Hibernian 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 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.' Chairman Ian Gordon said: '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. '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.' Prior to joining Leicester, Barnett had roles at UEFA in Switzerland, two America's Cup cycles in San Francisco, California and Bermuda as chief commercial officer and Olympic experience in the United States as chief marketing and commercial officer at US Ski and Snowboard in Park City, Utah – the Olympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports.
STV News
30-06-2025
- Business
- STV News
Hibernian appoint Leicester City commercial director as new CEO
Hibernian have announced the appointment of the former Leicester City commercial director as their new chief executive officer. Dan Barnett will officially begin his new role at Easter Road on August 1. He spent six years at the King Power Stadium before leaving at the end of the season when they were relegated from the English Premier League. Prior to joining Leicester, Barnett worked for UEFA in Switzerland, two America's Cup cycles in San Francisco, California and Bermuda as CEO, and Olympic experience in the USA as chief marketing and commercial officer at U.S. Ski & Snowboard in Park City, Utah – the Olympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports in the USA. After the move was confirmed on Monday, Barnett said: 'It is a tremendous honour to be joining Hibernian FC as chief executive officer. '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 said: '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.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scottish Sun
30-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Hibs finally announce new CEO five months after Ben Kensell's shock departure as experienced EPL director heads to SPFL
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HIBS have announced Dan Barnett as the club's new chief executive officer. The experienced director will take over the role - previously held by Ben Kensell - on August 1. 2 Ben Kensell previously held the role of CEO Credit: Andrew Barr 2 There's going to be a new chief at Easter Road Credit: Kenny Ramsay Kensell vacated the position in January by mutual consent and the Easter Road board have been searching for his replacement since. Now the Leith outfit have confirmed that Barnett has left his position at Leicester City to move north of the border in a few weeks' time. He spent six years at the King Power Stadium as the Foxes' commercial director. A statement from Hibs read: "Hibernian FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Dan Barnett as the Club's new Chief Executive Officer. "Barnett will officially start at Easter Road Stadium on 1 August, 2025, joining from former English Premier League side Leicester City, where he spent six years as Commercial Director. "Prior to joining Leicester City, Barnett's experience includes high-profile roles at UEFA in Switzerland, two America's Cup cycles in San Francisco, California and Bermuda as Chief Commercial Officer, and Olympic experience in the USA as Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer at U.S. Ski & Snowboard in Park City, Utah - the Olympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports in the USA." Barnett has revealed he can't wait to get started and is looking forward to an "exciting new era" in Edinburgh. 'It is a tremendous honour to be joining Hibernian FC as Chief Executive Officer,' he 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. '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.' David Gray opens up on THAT Cup Final winner for Hibs against Rangers and how he felt like a 'wild horse' as he celebrated Chairman Ian Gordon said: '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.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
