Glasgow’s Caledonia Gladiators confirm first CEO in history

Council worker Tony McDaid has now been appointed as the Chief Executive of the basketball team.

The experienced player and currently a senior leader within education in Scotland, Tony will help the team prepare for a crucial 2023/24 season, and the move to their new East Kilbride arena.

Ex council worker Tony McDaid has now been appointed as the Chief Executive (Image: Sourced)

It comes after we previously reported how the Caledonia Gladiators revealed plans for a major £20 million East Kilbride arena.

The investment is the single greatest contribution to basketball in Scottish history.

Now Tony is getting involved after having worked with South Lanarkshire Council as Executive Director of Education since 2017.

In this role, Tony has been responsible for delivering the highest quality of education to children and young people in South Lanarkshire and leaves a legacy behind that has had a significant impact on the lives of children and young people and the community that has been recognised both nationally and internationally.

He also has an extensive commitment and track record in youth development having coached Lady Rocks since 2013 and has offered significant time to developing basketball over this period.

Caledonia Gladiators can officially confirm the appointment of Tony McDaid (Image: Sourced)

This can be seen in the progress made during last season by Caledonia Gladiators' talented youth players, Emma Kerr, Sally Campbell, Kerry McGhee and Zoe Sharpe, who made the step-up to the WBBL.

Tony said: "I'm delighted to be joining the club in a time of such potential and huge opportunity.

“I'm thoroughly looking forward to building on the success of last season, getting to know the fans and supporting our owners, Steve and Alison Timoney's ambitions."

Tony starts in his role on 19th June, and the club are excited about his contributions for the season ahead and beyond.