BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Non-Executive role, principally responsible for setting the strategy and putting in place a 3-5-year plan that will bring both financial stability and create opportunity for development within the football club.

Andrew, who has extensive senior management experience with the Scottish FA and Scottish Golf, took up the CEO position in August 2020.

Reporting directly to Ann Budge in her role as Executive Chairman, Andrew takes overall responsibility for the club’s day-to-day operations.

Andrew spent 16 years as a lawyer before moving into the sporting sector in 2012 when he joined the Scottish FA as Chief Operating Officer and then Interim Chief Executive before taking on the Chief Executive role at Scottish Golf in 2018.

He was appointed to the Board of Directors at the 2020 AGM.

Non-Executive role.

Claire Hammond is a dedicated Hearts fan with a professional background in recruitment. She has been volunteering with the Foundation of Hearts for a long period, contributing her expertise to initiatives aimed at growing membership and strengthening the club’s fan community.  

A passionate advocate for fan ownership, Claire excels at building strong relationships and connecting with people. Her work reflects her
commitment to ensuring that every fan's voice is heard and valued. Whether through her professional skills or her love for Hearts, Claire is proud to support and help grow the collective strength of the Foundation and its members.

Kevin is a lifelong Hearts fan and corporate finance partner at accountancy firm Mazers. He has spent the last few years working as a financial advisor to the Foundation of Hearts.

Gerry provides the link at Board level between Foundation of Hearts and the football club.

Jacqui joined the club in 2014 to put in place financial processes and controls that would ensure the club was returned to a position of financial stability.