Hibernian Appoints Garvan Stewart as Head of Recruitment, Formerly of Bournemouth

Hibernian has confirmed the appointment of Garvan Stewart, 38, as its new head of recruitment. Stewart previously served for the past year as Bournemouth’s head of performance analysis and head of recruitment analysis. Hibs stated that he will collaborate with sporting director Malky Mackay “on all areas of player identification and recruitment.” The Black Knight consortium, led by Bournemouth owner Bill Foley, holds a 25% stake in the Easter Road club. According to Hibs, Stewart’s appointment is expected to “further strengthen the strategic and operational connection between Hibs and Bournemouth within Black Knight Football.” Sporting director Malky Mackay commented on the appointment, stating: “It’s great to be able to bring someone of Garvan’s calibre to the football club. He’s been part of a highly successful recruitment team at AFC Bournemouth and will add real experience and guile to our player identification department. Garvan’s expertise in data and analysis, and his knowledge of Bournemouth’s and Black Knight’s systems will be invaluable for us and will hugely enhance our recruitment process and strategy. I’m looking forward to having him on board.”