Celtic have gone for continuity in the chief executive's office by appointing interim incumbent Michael Nicholson on a permanent basis.
Nicholson became the club’s third chief executive of 2021 on 10 September after Dominic McKay departed suddenly following just 10 weeks in the role.
McKay had arrived from the Scottish Rugby Union as the long-serving Peter Lawwell retired, but his departure for "personal reasons" was announced before he returned to the oval-ball game the following month as chairman of European Professional Club Rugby.
Nicholson has been in an acting role ever since and has been planning for the January transfer window with manager Ange Postecoglou and recruitment staff.
The 45-year-old has been with Celtic since 2013, initially arriving as company secretary and head of legal, before being promoted to the role of director of legal and football affairs two years ago.
Nicholson told the club’s official website: "As a Celtic supporter all my life, I will do everything I can to drive the club forward, working at all times in the best interests of Celtic.
"I have been fortunate to be part of this great institution for a number of years and it is a privilege to now hold this new responsibility.
"We have a team of brilliant people who are absolutely committed to Celtic and we will work together to deliver success for the club and our supporters.
"I look forward to working with Ange, the board, our colleagues and supporters in order to advance as a club, proud of our traditions and dedicated to constant improvement."
Another current board member, Chris McKay, will assume the role of chief financial officer.
