Frank O'Callaghan

O'Callaghan, born 1940 worked for hotel chain Stakis SKS.L from 1972 to 1989 and was chairman of McDonald Hotels Plc in 1989.

McCann's divided the post of Chairman into non-executive Chairman and Chief Executive. Frank O'Callaghan was took up the position of non-executive Chairman on the departure of Fergus McCann while Allan McDonald became Chief Executive.

"I was flattered when I was asked to be the next chairman of Celtic. I consider myself a Celtic supporter, and it is the ultimate accolade to be involved with the club at this level," he said.

"I think the decision to have a non-executive chairman is the right one, and if you look at the most successful club in Britain - Manchester United - that is the structure they have."

Frank O'Callaghan announced his resignation on 5 June 2000.