FIONA McINTYRE has set her sights on a radical transformation of Scottish women's football after being installed as head of the new domestic league on a permanent basis.
McIntyre had been in an acting role as managing director of the Scottish Women's Premier League and has now left her position as head of girls' and women's football at the Scottish Football Association.
McIntyre, who was previously executive officer at Scottish Women's Football, said: "I'm honoured to be appointed as the SWPL's first managing director, especially at such an exciting time for the women's game.
"Working together with the 20 SWPL clubs and the newly-appointed board members, we have the potential to radically transform the women's domestic game in Scotland.
"This is a period of exponential growth and possibility for women's football globally, and it is a privilege to lead the SWPL as we strive to maximise the potential of the game in Scotland."
SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell said: "Fiona has played a key role in the transformation of the women's game in Scotland, not least during her time as head of girls' and women's football at the Scottish FA.
"She will be an asset to the SWPL and her replacement will also benefit from the stronger foundations laid and closer working relationships fostered as part of the collective effort to improve women's football at all levels."
