Celtic have confirmed that Chris McKay has been appointed as Chief Finance Officer, following an update from the boardroom at the club. The club confirmed in a statement today that there would be permanent appointments to two top jobs within Celtic’s hierarchy.
With much of the news earlier today about the update that Michael Nicholson would be appointed as the Chief Executive of Celtic, fans could have missed the second appointment of the day as McKay was given an extended remit within the football club. McKay has operated previously as Finance Director of the club and now, he has assumed a broader range of executive responsibilities.
McKay, who joined from Deloitte in 2016, also holds a role on the European Club Association Finance Working Group. He was seen during the club’s PLC video interview with Chairman Ian Bankier, Nicholson and Gerry McCulloch where he was given an opportunity to discuss the club’s financial position.
Celtic will be able to take stock over the winter break after the game at McDiarmid Park on Boxing Day. While Ange Postecoglou and his team will be looking at new recruits, McKay and Nicholson will help finance the new operation. The club will also have to deal with preparing, once again, for the return of fans to games.
