Hibs have give fans an update on their search for a new CEO.
Ben Kensell left the role at Easter Road in January after three-and-a-half years, overseeing a number off changes at the club off the pitch.
However, there has been a lot instability on the pitch with Jack Ross, Shaun Maloney, Lee Johnson and Nick Montgomery all coming and going as manager and David Gray now in charge.
Hibs fans had grown tired of Kensell and aimed “get to f—‘ chants in his direction at matches, then reacting positively when he moved on.
Soon after his departure, the Hibees posted a loss of £7.2million when they released their annual accounts.
And Kensell earned a dressing down from Michael Stewart, the former CEO branded an “absolute charlatan.”
Easter Road chiefs are still looking to fill the chief executive role almost two months on.
Hibs CEO search latest
Hibs held their AGM last week and updated shareholders and fans on their search for a replacement for Kensell.
Director In Gordon told the meeting: “We have cast the net far and wide, but we feel it’s very important that this person has a sporting or football background and has worked at a football club before, so that’s one of the criteria.
“Ideally it’s someone who can really own the business side of the club, and help us make strides forward.
“Tim (Bezbatchenko) did some amazing work over in the US, in the MLS with Toronto and Columbus, so to be able to lean on that expertise and the knowledge that he brings, not only to myself, but Malky and the wider football department, is great.”
50 Hibs applicants
General manager Bezbatchenko, from Bill Foley’s Black Knight group, revealed there has been 50 applicants.
He explained: “I’ve been really impressed with the pool that has been interested in the role. I’m still relatively new; I wasn’t here during the last search, but we have a very, very strong pool – not just from Scotland and the UK, but beyond.
“We’ve had around 50 people interested in the job who have been through a process. I think you want the best candidate for the job, and that can come in all shapes and colours and sizes.
“We would love to see someone who’s local, who knows the club inside and out, but the reality of the matter is, you want someone who has experience who can really carry the club forward. What you hope is that they can help achieve the goals set out by Ian [Gordon] and David Gray, that they’re truly committed to the club, and the club would reciprocate that commitment if they came in and did a good job.”