Celtic PLC, a Glasgow-based company listed on the AIM segment of the London Stock Exchange, has completed two appointments to its board to address vacancies created by the retirements of Peter Lawwell and Tom Allison. The appointments aim to bolster the company’s strategic oversight as part of an ongoing board refreshment process, with interim Chairman Brian Wilson indicating further changes are planned.
James Mark Keane, 55, has been appointed as a non-executive director with immediate effect. Keane is the founder of Slievemore, a Scotland-based family investment office specializing in retail, property, leisure, development, and investment. He holds a significant stake in Celtic PLC, owning 6.53 million ordinary shares and 816,000 convertible preference ordinary shares, alongside 692,000 convertible cumulative preference shares—a combined total of 7.84 million shares across ordinary and preference classes.
Raymond Buchanan, 49, will join the board following the conclusion of his current role as Director of Corporate Affairs at Scottish Water. Previously, Buchanan held senior communications and public affairs positions at SSE plc and Weir plc, and worked as a BBC correspondent and presenter. Unlike Keane, Buchanan does not hold any shares in Celtic PLC.
The appointments reflect Celtic’s commitment to strengthening its board structure, particularly in light of recent leadership transitions. The company’s AIM listing and operations in Scotland position it as a key player in the UK’s industrial and commercial sectors, though its specific business activities remain under broader industry categorizations.
