Ian Maxwell is new Scottish FA Chief Executive
The Partick Thistle managing director will take up his new role at the end of the season.
Last updated 23rd Apr 2018
Scottish Football Association have announced their new chief executive will be Ian Maxwell.
The Partick Thistle managing director will step into the hotseat Stewart Regan's successor at the end of the season.
Maxwell had stints with Queen's Park, Ross County, St Johnstone, St Mirren and Partick Thistle throughout a 17-year playing career before serving on the boards of the SFA and the SPFL.
On his appointment Maxwell said: "This is a very proud moment for myself and my family. Scottish football has been my life, from playing to coaching and on to managing a club. I am hugely excited about the role and facing into the big issues that we will need to tackle.
"The game means so much, to so many in this country. I will work tirelessly to serve all our members, support and lead the Scottish FA's staff and help bring everyone together to shape a better future for Scottish football."
Scottish FA President Alan MacRae said: "Ian will bring a huge amount of football knowledge to the role. He has built up a terrific reputation in the industry and is respected across the game.
"Ian emerged from a robust recruitment process which attracted interest from a range of candidates across the UK and beyond. We were convinced that Ian's track record, communication skills and leadership qualities will allow him to grasp the challenges of today and fulfil our potential as an association and as a footballing nation in the future".