Rangers chief finance officer James Taylor emerges as front-runner to become new chief executive | OneFootball

Rangers chief financial officer James Taylor has emerged as a serious contender as the Ibrox club look for a new chief executive, according to the Scottish Sun. Rangers parted with Patrick Stewart and sporting director Kevin Thelwell earlier this week following a woeful start to the season. The Light Blue owners are searching for replacements and the 42-year-old has impressed the decision-makers after Rangers recorded £94 million in revenue for the year.

Taylor ticks quite a number of boxes as he knows the Scottish Premiership club well and support for him is gathering pace behind the scenes. Former Rangers chairman Fraser Thorton has been named interim CEO until Light Blues chairman Andrew Cavenagh finds a permanent replacement. Thorton could find himself in running for the job, while the likes of former Rangers captain David Weir and Aberdeen chief executive Alan Burrows have been linked.

However, Taylor is an early front-runner and current favourite to land the job having done well with the accounts of the club since assuming his current role in September 2023.

He has been in charge of leading the financial operations and financial strategy of Rangers, and he may now fancy his chances of becoming the next chief executive.