Hibernian FC Appoints Dan Barnett As Chief Executive Officer

[JohnM1875]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2...utive-officer/

"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.


Hibernian FC 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.”


“It is a tremendous honour to be joining Hibernian FC as Chief Executive Officer,” commented 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 August, 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.”


As Leicester City’s Commercial Director, Barnett implemented and led the Club’s global commercial strategy, repositioning the brand for a world-wide audience, and driving substantial year-on-year revenue growth through partnerships, sales, ticketing, hospitality and retail. Alongside his senior leadership role at Leicester City, Barnett was also a Board Member of Leicester City Women and worked with the English Football Association (FA) on the domestic and global broadcast rights strategy for the Women’s Super League.


Barnett’s commercial success at Leicester City mirrors similar positive impacts in all his previous roles, positioning him ideally now to lead Hibernian FC in what is an exciting time for the Club."

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https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2...utive-officer/

"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.


Hibernian FC 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.”


“It is a tremendous honour to be joining Hibernian FC as Chief Executive Officer,” commented 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 August, 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.”


As Leicester City’s Commercial Director, Barnett implemented and led the Club’s global commercial strategy, repositioning the brand for a world-wide audience, and driving substantial year-on-year revenue growth through partnerships, sales, ticketing, hospitality and retail. Alongside his senior leadership role at Leicester City, Barnett was also a Board Member of Leicester City Women and worked with the English Football Association (FA) on the domestic and global broadcast rights strategy for the Women’s Super League.


Barnett’s commercial success at Leicester City mirrors similar positive impacts in all his previous roles, positioning him ideally now to lead Hibernian FC in what is an exciting time for the Club."

A hair raising move by the club. Welcome Dan.

[04Sauzee]

Hope he's hair to stay

[IanM]

Welcome, Dan! He looks like a CEO..

[JimBHibees]

Sounds an interesting appointment

[GloryGlory]

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Hope he's hair to stay

Hope he's got the right formula.

[USA_Hibee]

Welcome Dan!

[Chip shop Joe]

Looks like a cracking CV👍

[gramskiwood]

Hibs seem to be serious about moving the club forward.

[WoreTheGreen]

Not sure about his assistant
Dan Druff

[NC1875]

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Not sure about his assistant
Dan Druff

He was head and shoulders above the other candidates

[Billy Whizz]

My friend is a Leicester supporter, and he says Dan is top performer, and his team love working for him

[Iain G]

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My friend is a Leicester supporter, and he says Dan is top performer, and his team love working for him

He is a high Barnet!

[scm70nyd1973]

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Hope he's hair to stay

A cut above the rest

[Victor]

He’s no Anne Budge, but I am sure we will get by.

[leith lynx]

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Hope he's hair to stay

Sounds like a good permanent appointment.

[leith lynx]

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He is a high Barnet!

That's Shankland, no?

[grunt]

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He was head and shoulders above the other candidates

[Prof. Shaggy]

I googled him.
Apparently he's Sydney's premier vocalist, trombonist, shellman, broadcaster and educator.

Don't try and tell him Australia's dull.

[IanM]

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I googled him.
Apparently he's Sydney's premier vocalist, trombonist, shellman, broadcaster and educator.

Don't try and tell him Australia's dull.

😂😂😂😂

[Paulie Walnuts]

Welcome Dan. Sounds like a great appointment anyway, but one things for sure, he’s pretty much certain to be better than the last guy.

[Wembley67]

That's some CV. Another piece in the green and white jigsaw for a while I hope 👍

[WeAreHibs]

Very impressive CV. Well done to all responsible for bringing him on. More exciting times!

[Lago]

Looks like an excellent appointment, well done Hibs.

[HoboHarry]

It'll be a busy first couple of months for him, he'll barely have time to toupee....

[matty_f]

BKFC were heavily involved in this appointment and this is another example of the club listening to, and working with, BKFC.

[Gmack7]

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BKFC were heavily involved in this appointment and this is another example of the club listening to, and working with, BKFC.

Good to hear, ideally they sort us a couple of quality loan players

[darwenhibby]

Down here people were saying he was going to Wigon

[Greenworld]

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BKFC were heavily involved in this appointment and this is another example of the club listening to, and working with, BKFC.

Yes Matty, thats some appointment a guy with his experience coming to Hibs is great

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[Hibees1973]

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Welcome Dan. Sounds like a great appointment anyway, but one things for sure, he’s pretty much certain to be better than the last guy.

Hopefully more professional and able to do his work with a fair bit more discretion.