The Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL) has today announced the appointment of Fiona McIntyre as their first managing director.
Fiona has been the interim managing director of the SWPL since March 2022. She will officially join the SWPL from the Scottish FA, where she has been head of girls’ and women’s football since March 2021. She was previously executive officer at Scottish Women’s Football.
Fiona said: "I'm honoured to be appointed as the SWPL's first managing director, especially at such an exciting time for the women's game. Working together with the 20 SWPL clubs and the newly appointed board members, we have the potential to radically transform the women's domestic game in Scotland. This is a period of exponential growth and possibility for women's football globally, and it is a privilege to lead the SWPL as we strive to maximise the potential of the game in Scotland."
Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell added: "Fiona has played a key role in the transformation of the women's game in Scotland, not least during her time as head of girls' and women's football at the Scottish FA. She will be an asset to the SWPL and her replacement will also benefit from the stronger foundations laid and closer working relationships fostered as part of the collective effort to improve women's football at all levels."
SWPL chair Mary Galbraith said: "Fiona was the unanimous choice of the SWPL Board to be our inaugural managing director. She brings with her the enthusiasm, commercial acumen and experience we need at this pivotal time."