Dundee United have announced a new CEO in Luigi Capuano.
The new Tannadice chief will oversee all non-football aspects at the club.
Capuano was named operations director at United in November but briefly departed the club to take up a position with the SPFL.
However, he has now been tempted back to Tannadice in the high-profile role and says he is “excited” to lead the club.
Prior to joining the Tannadice side, he worked for UEFA as a team services manager during Euro 2020. In all, Capuano has 15 years of experience working within elite football.
‘Lead a club with passionate fan base’
“Dundee United is a historic club, with a passionate fan base and the opportunity to lead the club as CEO is a privilege, he told the Dundee United website.
“I am excited to get started.
“I would like to thank the chairman and the board for the faith they have shown in me and I will work tirelessly to continue the growth and development of the club.
“I left the club for a short period to join the SPFL as head of operations but the opportunity to return was one I could not say no to.
“My role as operations director at the club last season allowed me to implement a number of structural and operational changes leading to increased direction and productivity throughout the club.
“My job now is to build on the great work done across Dundee United last season, ensuring myself and the rest of the executive team strive for even greater success in the future.”
Chairman Mark Ogren welcomed the appointment.
“Luigi has extensive experience in football at both domestic and international level,” he said.
“He has valuable previous knowledge of Dundee United from an operations perspective.
“He will bring day-to-day leadership to all non-football aspects of the club and ensure we continue on our upward trajectory off the park to complement success on it.”
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