Dale have announced that the successor to the outgoing Chief Executive Colin Garlick will be former Hartlepool CEO Russ Green.
So, what do we know about Green?
* He's been at Hartlepool for fourteen years having originally joined the club as Commercial Director, before becoming their Chief Executive following that.
* Whilst in that role, he was responsible for their cheap season ticket promotion that saw a significant rise in home attendances
* He was recognised for this work by being named as North East Chief Executive of the Year in successive seasons
* Hartlepool fans were very disappointed at his departure, and were full of praise for the work that Green had done whilst in charge
* During his tenure, Hartlepool had enjoyed their most successful seasons