Dimitrios Efstathiou appointed to Aberdeen board as Atlanta United chief joins in Pittodrie shake up

Atlanta United's Dimitrios Efstathiou will replace the departed Darren Eales on the Aberdeen board. The Dons have announced a top table shake-up following Atlanta chief Eales accepting a new job as Newcastle United 's CEO.

The US club have a representative on the Aberdeen board as part of the clubs' "strategic partnership", established in 2019. That gap will now be filled by Efstathiou, who is vice president of football operations and strategy at United.

He previously worked for Major League Soccer for 11 years as vice president of business & legal affairs as well as senior vice president of player relations & competition. Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack thanked the outgoing Eales before welcoming Efstathiou with confidence that he'll bring fresh energy to the club's leadership. Cormack said: “Atlanta United has a representative on our board as part of the strategic partnership between the two clubs and we’re pleased to welcome Dimitrios to the Dons family.

"I am confident that, as a seasoned executive with legal, commercial and football experience, he will bring a fresh perspective and insightful input. On behalf of the board, I’d like to thank Darren Eales for his valuable contribution over the last few years.”

Efstathiou insists he's looking forward to getting stuck into his new role and continuing to help both clubs drive forward. He said: “I’m grateful for the opportunity to join Aberdeen FC ’s board and look forward to working with Dave and the rest of the executive group. On behalf of Atlanta United, we continue to value the strategic partnership with the Dons and will collaborate on opportunities that can be beneficial for both clubs.”

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