Lions Hire Haddad as New President | Detroit News

The Detroit Lions are poised for a new era with Richard Haddad taking over as president and CEO, set to join in early September. A Michigan native and lifelong Lions fan, Haddad brings 14 years of top-tier sports management experience from the Pistons, where he helped relocate the team to Detroit and built their performance center. He’s also instrumental in bringing back a WNBA team to the city, showcasing his well-rounded expertise in operations, legal affairs, and development. Owner Sheila Hamp praised his steady leadership and modern franchise insight, signaling the Lions’ commitment to building on recent momentum under a leader ready to chase championships. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/03be2d0e9cfb4a1d