Sheffield Wednesday announce appointment of Katrien Meire as new chief executive officer

Meire previously held a similar role at Charlton, overseeing eight managerial changes during a turbulent four-year period at the League One club

Katrien Meire has joined Sheffield Wednesday (Getty)

Sheffield Wednesday have announced the appointment of Katrien Meire as their new chief executive officer.

Meire previously held a similar role at Charlton, overseeing eight managerial changes during a turbulent four-year period at the League One club.

Meire told the Owls' official website: “This is a massive challenge at a massive club and I am looking forward to beginning this journey.

“The chairman has very exciting plans for the club in the short and long term and I bought into his vision immediately.”

Wednesday are currently looking for a new manager following the departure of Carlos Carvalhal last month.

They are currently sixteenth in the Championship table and were thumped 3-0 at home by league stragglers Burton Albion on New Year’s Day.

Goals by Tom Flanagan, Lloyd Dyer and Tom Naylor earned three points for the Brewers, who also missed a penalty when Joe Wildsmith saved from Lucas Akins with the game goalless.

It means Nigel Clough remains unbeaten as a manager in nine matches as the Brewers move to the brink of safety in the Sky Bet Championship.