The New Board
We have carefully selected the board members and roles to focus on our mission and values - accessing and appealing to all sectors of the Scottish Football Community, and to the local community.
Jim Ballantyne - Chairman
39 year old Chartered Certified Accountant. He Qualified in 1987 and became a Fellow in 1992. Jim is a partner in Ballantyne & Co, which was established in 1964 by his father John, who retired in 1996. Jim has been a partner since 1989 and the firm continues to go from strength to strength and is a respected member of the financial community. Jim will be responsible for overall financial control and financial strategy to ensure that the football club will be able to serve the needs and represent the local community for a long time to come.
Ann Marie Ballantyne - Director and Company Secretary
41 year old, a partner in JR Management Consultants, working in the financial sector in conjunction with Ballantyne & Co for over 20 years. Ann Marie was a lifelong Airdrieonians fan and has visited every ground in Scotland. Her role in the club will be that of Company Secretary, taking control of all day-to-day admin duties, as well as a focus on sales revenues - season tickets, sponsorship, hospitality, merchandise, etc.
Gavin Speirs - Director
21 year old - another lifelong Airdrieonians fan, Gavin was club mascot away to Sparta Prague in 1992, and sponsored John Martin's kit for 12 years! He is currently at Glasgow University, studying for a MA (Hons) Management Studies. Gavin hopes to use one of his university course specialisms, marketing, to attract and retain new supporters to new Airdrie FC, and in particular represent the expectations and interests of the younger fans.
Ian McMillan - Honorary President
'The wee Prime Minister' has lived every Airdrie boy's dream, when his sublime talents were recognised by the international selection committee and Ian fulfilled a lifetime ambition by playing for his country. His sportsmanship, in tandem with his skills, made him an extremely popular Airdrieonians player. He is very well respected by everyone in football and will be a great asset to the board, in terms of linking the future of the new Airdrie FC to the history of the football town.
Jack Gillespie - Advisor to the Board
Jack has been in the game for over 50 year, at all levels. Jack's last position in football was Vice Chairman of Rangers Football Club, up to his retirement in 1996. Jack has had exposure to all areas of the football world and has a great understanding of how clubs work and perform. He will carry out an advisory role to the board, and offer assistance and guidance when needed.
Veronica MacGregor - Supporters' Representative
Veronica was elected as the Chairperson of the Supporters Trust and is now on the board of Airdrie Utd.
We have carefully selected the board members and roles to focus on our mission and values - accessing and appealing to all sectors of the Scottish Football Community, and to the local community.
Jim Ballantyne - Chairman
39 year old Chartered Certified Accountant. He Qualified in 1987 and became a Fellow in 1992. Jim is a partner in Ballantyne & Co, which was established in 1964 by his father John, who retired in 1996. Jim has been a partner since 1989 and the firm continues to go from strength to strength and is a respected member of the financial community. Jim will be responsible for overall financial control and financial strategy to ensure that the football club will be able to serve the needs and represent the local community for a long time to come.
Ann Marie Ballantyne - Director and Company Secretary
41 year old, a partner in JR Management Consultants, working in the financial sector in conjunction with Ballantyne & Co for over 20 years. Ann Marie was a lifelong Airdrieonians fan and has visited every ground in Scotland. Her role in the club will be that of Company Secretary, taking control of all day-to-day admin duties, as well as a focus on sales revenues - season tickets, sponsorship, hospitality, merchandise, etc.
Gavin Speirs - Director
21 year old - another lifelong Airdrieonians fan, Gavin was club mascot away to Sparta Prague in 1992, and sponsored John Martin's kit for 12 years! He is currently at Glasgow University, studying for a MA (Hons) Management Studies. Gavin hopes to use one of his university course specialisms, marketing, to attract and retain new supporters to new Airdrie FC, and in particular represent the expectations and interests of the younger fans.
Ian McMillan - Honorary President
'The wee Prime Minister' has lived every Airdrie boy's dream, when his sublime talents were recognised by the international selection committee and Ian fulfilled a lifetime ambition by playing for his country. His sportsmanship, in tandem with his skills, made him an extremely popular Airdrieonians player. He is very well respected by everyone in football and will be a great asset to the board, in terms of linking the future of the new Airdrie FC to the history of the football town.
Jack Gillespie - Advisor to the Board
Jack has been in the game for over 50 year, at all levels. Jack's last position in football was Vice Chairman of Rangers Football Club, up to his retirement in 1996. Jack has had exposure to all areas of the football world and has a great understanding of how clubs work and perform. He will carry out an advisory role to the board, and offer assistance and guidance when needed.
Veronica MacGregor - Supporters' Representative
Veronica was elected as the Chairperson of the Supporters Trust and is now on the board of Airdrie Utd.