Thornton appointed Rangers chairman
The club say Thornton "has held many senior leadership and board positions throughout his career, in both private and public companies".
"Having worked in the international drinks industry for the last 30 years, he offers a vast range of experience in stakeholder engagement; spanning political, commercial and public interest groups," Rangers added. "He has extensive management experience across sales, brand marketing, strategy development and finance."
Interim chairman John Gilligan said of Thornton: "As a lifelong supporter and season ticket holder, he has a deep knowledge of the club which together with a highly successful executive track record and an impressive range of non-executive experience makes him an excellent fit for this role."My time as Interim Chair of our club has been a wonderful and emotional experience. My sincere thanks goes to the board for their trust in me, and for their support during this time.
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