Former chairman and current non-executive director, Stewart Milne, is stepping down from the Board of Aberdeen FC after 32 years.
The Aberdeenshire businessman and lifelong Dons fan joined the Board of Directors of the Club on 14 June 1994. He was appointed vice-chairman in 1997 and served as chairman from 1998 until December 2019 when he passed the baton over to Dave Cormack, as the major shareholder. He has remained an active non-executive director on the board since.
Paying tribute to Stewart’s remarkable service, Dave Cormack said: “After more than three decades of service to the Club that he loves, Stewart has decided it’s time to step down from the Board.
“Throughout that time, Stewart provided strong leadership and direction to navigate Aberdeen FC through some of the most challenging periods in our recent history. His wise counsel, determination, drive and dedication have never wavered, and he has always acted in the best interests of our Club.
“Stewart has been a huge support to me over the years, and I was delighted he agreed to remain on the board after stepping down as chairman almost seven years ago.
“We will be honouring Stewart and his family with a fitting tribute in due course.”
Commenting on his decision, Stewart said: “It’s been a real honour and privilege to have served Aberdeen for so long. During my tenure, there have been many highs and lows but, despite some very challenging and testing times, we’ve always found a way through.
“Inevitably, there will be new and different challenges ahead and I believe the time is right for me to make way for fresh blood to help the Board steer the Club over the next period.
“There have been some real successes, on and off the pitch; most recently winning the Scottish Cup but also delivering the new training ground at Cormack Park and significantly increasing turnover through commercial and fan engagement initiatives.
“I have so many wonderful memories of my time on the Board. I’ve made lifelong friendships at the Club and across Scottish football. It’s been a pleasure working with all my fellow board directors and the incredibly loyal and hard-working people in and around Pittodrie and Cormack Park.
“I wish everyone associated with Aberdeen FC every good fortune going forward. We all share one common goal - to see the Club we all love consistently challenging for honours.
“I may be stepping down from the Board but I’m not stepping away from Pittodrie and will enjoy attending as many games as possible.”
