Lions hire Detroit Pistons executive Richard Haddad as President and CEO
The Detroit Lions have named Richard Haddad as their new President and CEO, marking a significant shift in leadership.
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Source diversity sample: ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · CBS News · ESPN · Detroit Lions · Pride Of Detroit · The Detroit News · Detroit Free Press · NBC Sports.
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The brief
Five outlets reported that the Detroit Lions have hired Richard Haddad as their new President and CEO. Haddad joins the Lions from the Detroit Pistons, where he served as Chief Operating Officer.
The Lions' official website and local news outlets including The Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, and Pride Of Detroit all confirmed the appointment. Haddad's experience with the Pistons is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the Lions' management.
However, the specifics of Haddad's strategic plans and immediate priorities for the Lions have not been detailed.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 7d ago.
Who reported it (10)
- Detroit Lions tap Pistons Executive Richard Haddad as new team president and CEO ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · 7d ago
- Detroit Lions name Richard Haddad as president and CEO to succeed Rod Wood CBS News · 7d ago
- Lions name Richard Haddad to replace Wood as president, CEO ESPN · 7d ago
- Lions name Richard Haddad Team President and CEO Detroit Lions · 7d ago
- Detroit Lions announce new president, CEO Richard Haddad Pride Of Detroit · 7d ago
- Lions announce Richard Haddad as new president, CEO The Detroit News · 7d ago
- Lions hire Pistons COO Richard Haddad as team president Detroit Free Press · 7d ago
- Lions hire Detroit Pistons executive Richard Haddad as President and CEO NBC Sports · 7d ago
- Rod Wood on Retirement, Bonus Paybacks FOX 2 Detroit · 7d ago
- Lions’ new president and CEO Richard Haddad joins organization from Pistons The New York Times · 7d ago
Quick answers
Who is Richard Haddad?
Richard Haddad is a sports executive who previously served as the Chief Operating Officer for the Detroit Pistons.
What position does Richard Haddad hold with the Detroit Lions?
Richard Haddad has been named the President and CEO of the Detroit Lions.
When was Richard Haddad's appointment announced?
Richard Haddad's appointment was announced on August 5, 2026.
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