Lions hire Detroit Pistons executive Richard Haddad as President and CEO
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Key Points:
- Richard Haddad, currently the Detroit Pistons’ Chief Operating Officer, has been named the new President and CEO of the Detroit Lions, starting in early September.
- Haddad will oversee the Lions' football and business operations, as well as Ford Field, reporting directly to team owner Sheila Hamp.
- Sheila Hamp praised Haddad’s leadership experience and vision for the future, expressing confidence in his ability to advance the Lions' goal of winning a championship.
- The hiring follows the retirement of Rod Wood, the Lions’ outgoing President and CEO, who participated in the selection process.
