Long-serving Langholm leaves, and two new non-executive directors are appointed.
Hibs have confirmed the appointment of Robert Begbie and Scott Fraser as non-executive directors, with long-standing board member Bruce Langholm stepping away from the club.
devoted supporter for life Begbie, a former football player, is the current chief executive of NatWest Commercial and Institutional and has worked for the financial company for over 40 years. Fraser is also a co-founder of the real estate companies McEwan Fraser and McEwan Fraser Legal, which used to sponsor Hibs’ jerseys. In addition to being an Easter Road season ticket holder, he most recently held non-executive director positions at Gilson Grey and Coulters Property.
The pair’s arrival coincides with exit of Langholm from the board. “E
veryone at the Club would like to thank Bruce for the impact he’s made over the last 17 years,” Hibs wrote in a statement.
Hibs also disclosed that following the discovery of “discrepancies” in a recent audit, they have updated their confirmation statements to reflect their ownership of shares. Hibs stated, “The club discovered certain inconsistencies in the shareholder information presented at Companies House in its annual confirmation statements following a recent routine internal audit of the club’s corporate documentation.” “Therefore, on November 27, 2023, the club will file corrective confirmation statements at Companies House in order to address these discrepancies.
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