"I have known Darren for many years and he is a special person as well as an outstanding executive. The progress made by the club under his stewardship is hugely impressive. It's an honour for me to embark on the next step of the club's journey with ownership and the executive team. Darren has been incredibly supportive in our conversations and I look forward to working with him as we begin the transition of the CEO role."
"Hopkinson takes over at Newcastle fresh from his roles as president and chief operating officer at Madison Square Garden Sports, where he led the business operations of the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. Previously part of the executive team at the Bernabéu Stadium, he had spent more than two decades with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment as chief commercial officer, overseeing commercial activities for the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and the NBA's Toronto Raptors."
David Hopkinson has been appointed chief executive officer at Newcastle, succeeding Darren Eales who will formally leave the club this month. Eales stood down for health reasons, had been on medical leave for treatment since June and has returned to perform handover duties. Hopkinson previously served as Real Madrid's global head of partnerships and as president and chief operating officer at Madison Square Garden Sports, leading operations for the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. He spent more than two decades at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment as chief commercial officer, overseeing commercial activities for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors. Eales presided over a successful spell including last season's Carabao Cup success and two Champions League qualifications. Paul Mitchell has departed as sporting director and remains to be replaced.
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