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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.

By · Published August 5, 2026  22:26 UTC · Updated August 8, 2026  02:27 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 10 distinct news outlets with 10 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 8.
  • Primary Driver: The Detroit Lions have named Richard Haddad as their new President and CEO, marking a significant shift in leadership.
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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.

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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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