Falkirk have announced Jamie Swinney as their new chief executive.
The 34-year-old departs the same role at Stenhousemuir for the job at the League One club.
Swinney described the step-up as an 'honour' and wants to - alongside new manager Paul Sheerin and sporting director Gary Holt - take the Bairns back up the leagues and reach their potential following some difficult years.
“It is an honour to be given the opportunity to represent Falkirk FC," he told the club website. "I certainly know the enormity of the challenge ahead and I will be working tirelessly to lead the staff, supporters, and partners to get this club moving in a positive direction once again.
🤝 Falkirk Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Jamie Swinney as the club’s new Chief Executive.
— Falkirk FC (@FalkirkFC) July 9, 2021
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“I’ve learned a great deal in my career and been fortunate to have achieved a lot of success along the way which I am confident I can replicate at The Falkirk Stadium. Falkirk has huge potential, and I want to excite and inspire everyone connected to the club. I will demand high standards from all aspects of the football club, and I want Falkirk to be seen as a modern, progressive, engaging club that consistently strives to improve and to achieve excellence in all areas. That will not happen overnight, but it can be done.
“I’ve spent a significant amount of time speaking with the club’s board and they have an exciting vision for the future. I am here to help them execute that strategy, but it will not be done by myself, the staff, and the Board alone. We need to build, and indeed repair relationships with supporters and sponsors and that will be my top priority from day one in the role.
“I can’t wait to get started and look forward to meeting with and getting to know as many people associated with the club as possible over the coming weeks."
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