RANGERS will be well represented across a number of Scottish football committees and working groups during the 2025/26 season, with several members of the club’s leadership team contributing to key areas of the game’s governance and development.
Fraser Thornton, Board Director, has been named to the SPFL Remuneration and Appointments Committee, where he will support decisions around executive appointments and compensation policy across the SPFL.
James Taylor, Rangers’ Chief Finance Officer, has been appointed to the SPFL Audit Committee, where he will support the oversight of financial governance of the league.
Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell will contribute to two important areas, having been appointed to both the Compensation Tribunal Working Group and the SPFL Competitions Working Group, which is responsible for reviewing the competitive structure of the SPFL.
Donald Gillies, Rangers’ Managing Director of Women’s and Girls’ Football, has been appointed as an SPFL representative to the Scottish FA Congress for a two-year term, contributing to the strategic discussions relating to the national association. Gillies also remains on the board of the SWPL.
Head of Safety, Security & Resilience, Darren Faulds will represent the club on the SPFL Policing Working Group, alongside other clubs and authorities on matchday safety and public order matters.
Rangers’ Company Secretary & Legal Director, Graham Horsman, will take on a broad remit with appointments to three separate groups: the SPFL Rules and Regulations Review Working Group, the Scottish FA Rules Revision Group, and the JPP (Judicial Panel Protocol) Working Group. These bodies are tasked with advising on the regulatory framework that underpins professional football in Scotland.
Chief Communications & Marketing Officer Greig Mailer will represent Rangers on the Scottish Football Marketing Commercial Advisory Board, helping to shape the marketing strategy for the game alongside peers from across the league.
Meanwhile, Patrick Stewart will stand for election onto the board of the SPFL on 24 June.
Stewart commented: "Rangers is committed to being a force for good in Scottish football.
These appointments and nomination collectively demonstrate the club’s determination to play a full and constructive part in Scottish football’s decision-making and to ensure that Rangers’ voice is heard on matters of importance.