Dundee Football Club’s chief executive Scot Gardiner is leaving the club.
A statement released by the Dark Blues has confirmed that Gardiner’s two-and-a-half years at the Dens Park helm are at an end.
Gardiner’s departure will mean a restructuring of the running of Dundee behind the scenes.
American John Nelms will step up to the new role of managing director.
Director Ian Crighton has taken on an executive job as chief financial officer and another director Steve Martin will become commercial director.
The new regime begins on Monday.
According to the club this is the “natural time” for Gardiner to move on, while the man himself has stated he wishes to “pursue other opportunities within the game”.
He said: “After gaining wide experience in the industry during my spells at Rangers FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC, I have greatly enjoyed my time at Dundee FC.
“It is a fantastic football club and my thanks go to the board, my other colleagues and all the fans for the tremendous support that I have had during my time here. I will miss everyone but I leave confident that the club is in good hands and heading in the right direction.”
Chairman Bill Colvin commented: “On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to thank Scot for all he has done for Dundee Football Club during his time here and we all wish him well for the future.”
The statement added: “During a year of transition, Scot was an integral part of the core staff, eventually helping the club secure the SPFL Championship. Scot played a key role last year in the reformation and merger of the SFL and SPFL leagues.
“Through his consistent effort and dedication Scot has ensured that Dundee FC is well positioned as the club re-enters the top echelon of Scottish football. Everyone at Dundee FC wish Scot all the best in his new endeavours and are grateful for his contribution to the organisation.”
Gardiner certainly made his mark in his time at Dens, with two managers departing, two being appointed and new money coming into Dens.
He will probably be most remembered for his leftfield, and highly controversial, appointment of John Brown after Barry Smith was moved on.