Aileen Campbell joins board of directors

We are delighted to announce that Aileen Campbell has been welcomed onto the board of directors of St Johnstone Football Club.

Aileen is a lifelong Saintee, born and brought up in Perthshire. She now oversees Scotland's grassroots girls' and women's game as CEO at Scottish Women's Football.

Having previously served as an MSP and Scottish Government cabinet secretary, Aileen brings experience from a diverse range of national portfolios including sport, children and young people, communities, and local government.

Aileen chose to stand down from elected politics in 2021. That decision not only led to the privilege of working in football; it also allowed her to regularly return to the stands at McDiarmid Park as a season ticket holder.

Supporting Saints is, of course, a family affair. Just as Aileen's dad took her to a brand new McDiarmid Park when she was a pupil at Collace Primary, she now travels from Biggar with her husband and two boys every other week to cheer on our team.

Aileen said: “It is a real honour and privilege to be asked to join the board of a football club that I have supported since I was a wee girl growing up in Perthshire.

“Back then, I would never have dreamt that this would be something open to me. It is really exciting and I want to contribute as much as I can to this special club.”

Aileen added: “There is importance in solidifying – and building – our connection with the city and the region of Perthshire. We want to make sure that connection inspires new generations of fans to support, get behind and be proud to be part of St Johnstone Football Club.”

CEO Francis Smith said: “We are all delighted to welcome Aileen onto the board of directors of St Johnstone Football Club.

“Aileen has a wealth of governmental and business experience behind her and is passionate about helping us drive the club forward.

“As well as being a lifelong supporter, Aileen is proud to be from the local area and understands the significant impact that we can have within our community.”