Detroit Lions hire Richard Haddad as president and CEO
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 6:39 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Detroit Lions appointed Richard Haddad as their new president and CEO on August 5, 2026. Haddad, a Michigan native, previously held leadership roles with the Detroit Pistons, where he served as Chief Operating Officer. He succeeds Rod Wood, who announced his retirement earlier this offseason. Lions principal owner Sheila Hamp expressed confidence in Haddad's leadership abilities, emphasizing his understanding of the franchise's importance to Detroit. Haddad stated his excitement in taking the role, highlighting his lifelong support for the Lions and his commitment to the team's future success.
- •Richard Haddad takes over as Lions president and CEO.
- •Haddad previously worked with the Detroit Pistons for 14 years.
- •He replaces Rod Wood, who is retiring.
- •Haddad aims to drive the Lions towards a championship.
- •Sheila Hamp and the Lions' ownership backed Haddad's appointment.
- 6:39 PMYahoo Sports — Lions hire Pistons COO Richard Haddad as team president
- 6:39 PMYahoo Sports — Lions hire Pistons' COO Richard Haddad as team president
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions name Richard Haddad new team President and CEO
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Lions announce Richard Haddad as new president, CEO
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions announce new president, CEO Richard Haddad
"Michigan native Richard Haddad spent the past 14 years with Pistons and becomes successor to Rod Wood, who announced his retirement after 11 seasons.
"Michigan native Rich Haddad spent the past 14 years with Pistons and becomes successor to Rod Wood, who announced his retirement after 11 seasons.
"The Detroit Lions have a new team president and CEO, and he comes from the Detroit Pistons
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 6:39 PMLions hire Pistons COO Richard Haddad as team president
Michigan native Rich Haddad spent the past 14 years with Pistons and becomes successor to Rod Wood, who announced his retirement after 11 seasons.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 6:39 PMLions hire Pistons' COO Richard Haddad as team president
Michigan native Richard Haddad spent the past 14 years with Pistons and becomes successor to Rod Wood, who announced his retirement after 11 seasons.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 6:20 PMDetroit Lions name Richard Haddad new team President and CEO
The Detroit Lions named Richard Haddad its new team President and CEO.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 6:15 PMLions announce Richard Haddad as new president, CEO
The Lions announced Wednesday that Richard Haddad will be the team's president and CEO.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 6:15 PMDetroit Lions announce new president, CEO Richard Haddad
The Detroit Lions have a new team president and CEO, and he comes from the Detroit Pistons
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