Fraser Thornton has been appointed as Rangers‘ new chairman.
The qualified chartered accountant will begin work at Ibrox on Monday, alongside new chief executive and former Man Utd interim CEO Patrick Stewart. Thornton replaces John Bennett, who quit the club in September due to health issues. The former Gers season ticket holder has spent most of his career in the drinks industry, holding several executive positions, including as a council member of the Scottish Whisky Association.
Interim chair John Gilligan will relinquish his position when Thornton starts, and paid tribute to his successor with a statement announcing his arrival. He said: “On behalf of the board, I’m delighted to welcome Fraser to the club as chair. As a lifelong supporter and season ticket holder, he has a deep knowledge of the club which together with a highly successful executive track record and an impressive range of non-executive experience makes him an excellent fit for this role.
“We look forward to welcoming him, and our CEO Patrick Stewart to their new roles, on Monday. My time as Interim Chair of our club has been a wonderful and emotional experience. My sincere thanks goes to the board for their trust in me, and for their support during this time.”