Derby County have appointed Trevor Birch as their new
chief executive.
The Rams parted company with Mike Horton last week and they have
now moved to appoint the former Chelsea, Leeds and Everton
chief.
"I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to join Derby at
such an exciting time in its history," Birch told Derby's
website.
"I very much look forward to playing my role in moving the club
forward and helping the manager and board of directors fulfil their
ambition in realising the club's true potential."
Rams Chairman Peter Gadsby aded: "Trevor earned a great reputation
when he was last in the game and we are delighted that someone with
his experience and understanding of football in general and the
Premiership in particular has agreed to join us on the board of
directors.
"We have big plans and ambition for the club and Trevor's
appointment together with other senior personnel changes in
operation, finance and commercial is another step along the way to
making Derby a major force in the football world once again."