Aberdeen chief executive Alan Burrows is stepping down from his position for personal and family reasons, bringing an end to a three-and-a-half-year spell at Pittodrie.
The 42-year-old joined the Dons after a successful period as Motherwell’s chief executive and has played a central role in shaping Aberdeen’s off-field direction during a significant period for the club.
Burrows’ departure comes after a campaign in which Aberdeen lifted the Scottish Cup in 2025, while his work behind the scenes also included efforts to strengthen the club’s commercial operation, supporter engagement and wider long-term infrastructure.
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack paid tribute to Burrows, praising the commitment and energy he brought to the role.
Cormack said: “It goes without saying that Alan leaves with our very best wishes. Personally, I’ve enjoyed working with Alan, who has been a lead-from-the-front chief executive and someone who has put his heart and soul into the role.
“The club is in a much better commercial position because of his leadership. Thanks to Alan’s drive, determination and enthusiasm, we’ve made significant strides in many areas, most notably fan engagement, creating a stronger platform on which to build for the future.
“On behalf of the board, I’d like to thank Alan for all his efforts and reiterate that he will always be welcome at Pittodrie.”
Burrows arrived at Aberdeen with a strong reputation following more than a decade at Motherwell, where he was widely credited with helping the Lanarkshire club establish a more sustainable footing off the pitch.
At Aberdeen, he inherited a demanding role at one of Scotland’s biggest clubs, working alongside Cormack and the board through managerial change, high supporter expectations and the continuing focus on delivering a new stadium and community hub at Kingsford.
Aberdeen have not yet announced who will succeed Burrows or set out a detailed timetable for appointing a new chief executive.