Ross will be responsible for sporting strategy, development and recruitment across men’s, women’s and Academy teams, working closely with the club’s football leadership and executive teams.
He joins from Nottingham Forest, where he served as Chief Football Officer, after Newcastle United triggered his release. The terms of his release will remain confidential between the clubs.
Prior to joining Forest in 2023, Ross was Sporting Director at Glasgow Rangers, helping them to their first league title for ten years, a Scottish Cup and a place in the UEFA Europa League final.He said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be here at Newcastle United. This is such a special club, and I fully understand the passion, ambition and expectations of our incredible supporters, as well as the ambition and desire of our ownership to keep developing and building an even stronger Newcastle United.
“My conversations with ownership have been extremely positive, and I’ve also been in regular contact with Eddie Howe and David Hopkinson. The trust, cohesion and alignment we’re building already feels strong, and we believe that being united as a team will be so important as we continue to move the club forward together.
