John Bennett has stood down from his place as Rangers chairman “with immediate effect due to health reasons”.
The 61-year-old took over from Douglas Park in 2023 after three years as vice-chairman and eight years on the board.
Former director John Gilligan will take over on a short lived foundation till a everlasting substitute is appointed.
An announcement from the membership stated: “The board of Rangers Football Club today announces chairman, John Bennett, is stepping down with immediate effect for health reasons.
“The board needs to sincerely thank John for his service and important dedication over the past 9 years and needs him a full and speedy restoration. It’s requested his and his household’s privateness is revered presently.
“Former director, John Gilligan, will briefly fulfil the function of chairman till a everlasting substitute is appointed.
“The board thanks John for stepping in at brief discover and believes his expertise in senior enterprise roles all through an extended and profitable profession, and likewise, as a former director of Rangers, can be invaluable presently.
“The board is undertaking a robust process with the help of professional advisors to fill the roles of CEO and Chairperson. In the meantime, the club’s executive management team will continue to lead the club on a day-to-day basis.”
The outgoing chairman oversaw the appointment of supervisor Philippe Clement in October, following Michael Beale’s sacking.
Rangers are at the moment with out a chief govt following James Bisgrove’s summer season departure and are but to play at Ibrox Stadium this season due to delayed renovation work.
After 4 video games at Hampden Park they are going to return to Ibrox for subsequent Saturday’s League Cup tie with Dundee.
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