Graeme Mathie has left Hibs as his exit is finally made official after weeks of speculation.
The sporting director has departed the club after seven years, starting out as head of recruitment before a promotion to the top role in 2019.
Earlier this month it was widely reported Easter Road chairman Ron Gordon was set to part company with the 38-year-old, who previously worked as a scout at Celtic.
And two weeks later it has finally been made official by the Premiership side.
It's the latest behind-the-scenes shake-up at Hibs after Ben Kensell was appointed as Leeann Dempster's successor in the chief executive role.
Gordon said: “I would like to thank Graeme for all of his dedication and hard work throughout his time at Hibs, both as head of player recruitment, and most recently as sporting director.
“Graeme also took on added responsibility as interim head of academy and his passion for youth development was noted by all who worked with him.
“We wish him every success for the future.”
Mathie added: “It’s been an honour to have been part of the evolution of Hibernian for the last seven years. When I look back to when a small group of us arrived, the scale of the challenge was obvious.
“It’s been an incredible journey since and it’s been a privilege to have been surrounded by good people who have gone above and beyond over that period to help get the club to where it is today.
“I’m proud to have served Hibernian, initially as head of recruitment and latterly as sporting director, during some unprecedented times on and off the pitch.
“I leave assured that there are strong foundations in place across coaching, recruitment, analysis, sports science, medical and the academy. I wish those involved in the next steps every success.
“My children have grown up as Hibernian supporters and I look forward to taking them back to Easter Road sometime soon to get behind a team I have no doubt can achieve success on the field in the near future.”
