Celtic PLC
18 September 2026
18 September 2026
CELTIC PLC
Appointment of Non-Executive Directors
("Celtic" or the "Club")
Celtic is pleased to announce the appointments of James Mark Keane (“Mark”) and Raymond Buchanan as Non-Executive Directors of the Company. Mark’s appointment will take effect immediately and Raymond’s appointment will take effect following the conclusion of his current role.
Mark is the founder of Slievemore, a Scotland-based family investment office with interests in retail, property, leisure, development and investment. Mark has over 25 years' experience in property investment, development and retail businesses and is a significant shareholder in Celtic.
Raymond Buchanan is currently Director of Corporate Affairs at Scottish Water. Previously, Raymond held senior communications and public affairs roles at SSE plc and Weir plc, having earlier worked as a correspondent and presenter with the BBC.
Celtic Interim Chairman Brian Wilson commented:
"I am pleased to confirm that we have appointed two new Non Executive Directors to fill vacancies created by the retirements of Peter Lawwell and Tom Allison. This process of board refreshment will continue.
Our two new directors have excellent credentials both as lifelong Celtic supporters and highly successful individuals in their professional careers. They will bring new ideas and insights to enhance the work of the board, its oversight of the club’s affairs and strengthening of relationships within the whole Celtic family. "
Raymond Buchanan said:
“Joining the board of Celtic is a great honour. The Club has a remarkable record of success on and off the pitch. I look forward to working with colleagues and using my experience to help Celtic continue to flourish for generations to come.”
Mark Keane said:
"It is a tremendous honour to be invited to join the board of Celtic. As a lifelong supporter who has attended games for more than 45 years, it is particularly special to have the opportunity to contribute to the Club I have supported all my life. I hope to make a positive contribution and to support Celtic’s continued growth and success"
In accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule Two (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies, James Mark Keane (aged 55) is, or has been within the last five years, a director or partner in the following companies and partnerships:
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Current directorships/partnerships |
Directorships/partnerships held within the last five years |
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Bowhead Limited |
Kiltane Investments LLP |
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CWP Gorgie Ltd |
SC047276 Limited |
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Kiltane Limited |
Thistle SPV3 Limited |
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Morgan Investments (Scotland) Ltd |
Tulloch Homes Group Ltd |
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OLDPL9 Ltd |
Tulloch Homes Holdings Limited |
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Slievemore Capital Holdings Ltd |
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Slievemore Developments Ltd |
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Slievemore Properties (New Town) Ltd |
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Slievemore Properties (Rockdale) Ltd |
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The Quadrant (Edinburgh) Limited |
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Mark is interested in 6,525,847 Ordinary Shares, 815,875 Convertible Preference Ordinary Shares and 691,700 Convertible Cumulative Preference Shares in the capital of the Company.
Raymond Buchanan (aged 49) has no other directorships and has had no directorships within the last 5 years.He does not hold any shares in the capital of the Company.
There is no further information to be disclosed pursuant to Schedule Two (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.
Enquiries:
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Celtic PLC Chris McKay, Chief Financial Officer |
0141 551 4202 |
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Canaccord Genuity Limited, Nominated Adviser Simon Bridges Andrew Potts |
020 7523 8350 |
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