Malcolm McPherson has labelled his Hibs appointment as a proud moment as he looks to continue implementing Ron Gordon's vision in the capital.
The Easter Road club have appointed the highly respected figure in the Edinburgh and Scottish business community as the club's new Non-Executive Chairman after being nominated for the role by the Gordon family, with the board at the club supporting the decision. He's had a long-term affiliation with the club having previously served as chairman between 1999 and 2002 while he also served on the board of directors on two occasions.
The club has also confirmed the appointment of Kathrin Hamilton as Non-Executive Vice-Chairman. Like Malcolm, Kathrin was appointed to the Board by Ronald J Gordon in 2020, and has also been playing a significant role in the growth of Hibernian Women since 2019.
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McPherson told Hibs official website: “I was privileged to know Ron as a friend, as well as a board colleague, and so I’m proud that kit, and the wider Gordon Family, have trusted me to continue implementing Ron’s vision for the football club.
“We will keep the club moving forward with ambition and drive as Ron would’ve wanted. While it is a very difficult time for everyone at the club, we have an excellent board, Chief Executive, Executive Team, and great teams at both Easter Road and Hibernian Training Centre so we can face the future with absolute confidence, thanks in large part to what Ron had put in place.”
On the appointment of McPherson, The Gordon Family commented: “We are pleased that Malcolm has accepted our nomination to become the club’s Non-Executive Chairman.
“Malcolm has great experience in legal, business, and has a real passion for this football club. He and Ron were incredibly close and shared a similar ambition and vision for Hibernian FC.
“He will be a great contributor to the club and, in support of the Board of Directors and Ben Kensell, in taking Ron’s plan forwards.”
Focus turns to on pitch matters this evening as Lee Johnson's men entertain Rangers in the capital.
The Hibees go into the game seven games unbeaten as they bid to continue their quest to chase down Hearts in third spot. In that run of games they've picked up five victories and two draws.
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