Scottish club Rangers have appointed Derek Llambias to their board as a non-executive director.
The former Newcastle United managing director had been working with the Glasgow outfit as a consultant but is now officially on board as confirmed in a club statement.
"The board of Rangers announces that it has appointed Derek Llambias as a non-executive director," read the statement.
"He was nominated as a director of its choice by MASH Holdings Limited pursuant to its agreement to withdraw its requisition for a general meeting, as set out in the announcement dated October 27, 2014. Mr Llambias has been acting as a consultant to the board of Rangers since October 28, 2014.
"Mr Llambias held various positions including managing director of Newcastle United Football Club between 2008 and 2013. Prior to this he has been involved in a number of leisure and gaming businesses.
"In accordance with Rangers' Articles of Association, Mr Llambias will be subject to re-election by ordinary resolution of the shareholders of the company at the upcoming Annual General Meeting which is expected to be held in December."
Llambias served as Magpies director under the ownership of Mike Ashley who is looking to increase his stake in Rangers who are currently sitting second on the Scottish Championship table.
