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Detroit Lions appoint Richard Haddad CEO, replacing Rod Wood

8/6/2026

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Detroit Lions announced on August 5, 2026 that Richard Haddad will become president and CEO, succeeding Rod Wood.
He will start in September and oversee all football and business operations of the Lions and Ford Field.
Rod Wood, who retired after 11 seasons, will remain to aid Haddad’s transition.
Sheila Hamp, Bill Ford Jr., Chris Spielman and Lindsay Verstegen selected Haddad through Russell Reynolds.

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Detroit Lions announced on August 5, 2026 that Richard Haddad will become president and CEO, succeeding Rod Wood.
He will start in September and oversee all football and business operations of the Lions and Ford Field.
Rod Wood, who retired after 11 seasons, will remain to aid Haddad’s transition.
Sheila Hamp, Bill Ford Jr., Chris Spielman and Lindsay Verstegen selected Haddad through Russell Reynolds.