By CALUM CROWE

Published: 19:31, 12 January 2026 | Updated: 19:31, 12 January 2026

Jim Gillespie has vowed to bring success to Rangers after being named as the club’s new chief executive.

The Ibrox outfit had been searching for a new CEO following the sacking of Patrick Stewart back in November.

Gillespie, who had served as St Mirren’s vice-chairman since 2021, is a lifelong Rangers fan and was approached for the position in 2024 prior to the appointment of Stewart.

But he turned it down at that point due to concerns over the structure of the club under the previous regime.

When the opportunity arose to work under the new American owners, he swiftly emerged as the frontrunner for the vacancy.

‘Rangers Football Club is a historic institution, and it’s an honour to be asked to contribute to its leadership,’ said Gillespie.

Jim Gillespie will take up his role as the new Rangers CEO later this season

‘I’m thankful to the owners and the board for their confidence, and I look forward to working closely with them,...