Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell to retire after 17 years with the club
Updated: January 29 2021, 8.25am
Peter Lawwell will step down from his post at the end of the season (Jeff Holmes/PA)
Celtic have announced that chief executive Peter Lawwell will retire at the end of the season.
Lawwell, 61, has held the post since 2003, overseeing 13 Premiership titles and four domestic trebles at Parkhead.
Scottish Rugby’s chief operating officer Dominic McKay will take over from Lawwell in July. McKay was promoted to the role of CEO in 2015.
#CelticFC today announced that Chief Executive Peter Lawwell has decided to retire from his position at the end of June 2021, having held this role for the past 17 years.
Peter Lawwell retires: Read Celtic chief s full statement as he reveals successor ahead of summer departure
Peter Lawwell retires: Read Celtic chief s full statement as he reveals successor ahead of summer departure
Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell will retire at the end of the season after 17 years in the role. The club announced Mr Lawwell s intentions this morning and it comes on the back of fan criticism regarding Celtic s season so far and the recent controversy surrounding their Dubai trip. Supporters have left banners hanging demanding Lawwell leave the club in recent weeks. Recent frustration does not diminish the good work done at Celtic since Lawwell took over the helm in 2003 and he has helped management bring huge success to Parkhead in the shape of 29 trophies including 13 league titles, four domestic Trebles and participation in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League on three occasions.
He will retire from his position at the end of June after 17 years in the role.
#CelticFC today announced that Chief Executive Peter Lawwell has decided to retire from his position at the end of June 2021, having held this role for the past 17 years. Everyone at #CelticFC would like to thank Peter for his monumental contribution to the club s success. Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) January 29, 2021 The 61-year-old is expected to be replaced by SRU chief Dominic McKay. Mr Lawwell joined the Club as Chief Executive in 2003. He has since overseen a period of unprecedented success, which has delivered 29 trophies to the club, including 13 league titles, four domestic Trebles and participation in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League on three occasions.