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Patrick Stewart has been announced as Rangers' new chief executive officer and will start the role on 16 December.

Stewart previously held the same job title on an interim basis at Manchester United during an 18-year spell in various boardroom roles at Old Trafford.

The Aberdeen native has also held roles within the FA, Premier League and European Club Association and has acted as an arbitrator for the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

"Patrick comes with an excellent reputation and background, bringing extensive experience of operating at senior levels during his 20-plus years in football," said Rangers interim chairman John Gilligan.

"The board continues in discussions with several excellent candidates for the role of chairperson and expect to make an announcement of an appointment in the coming weeks."

Stewart replaces James Bisgrove, who departed for Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia during the summer.

Rangers recently announced a £17m loss for the year to June.

On the park, League Cup finalists Philippe Clement's Rangers are third in the Scottish Premiership, eight points off Aberdeen and 11 below Celtic, and have seven points from 12 in the Europa League.

Jo Potter's women's team are second in the SWPL - a point off Glasgow City - and are through to the SWPL Cup semi-finals.