Former Heart of Midlothian Commercial Director Ali Russell has been appointed as Deputy Managing Director of Queens Park Rangers Football Club.

Russell, who moved to Tynecastle in 2005 after previously occupying the position as Head of Marketing at the Scottish Rugby Union, will work in partnership with new Managing Director Alejandro Agag.

Thirty-six year-old Russell also fills the role of Commercial & Marketing Director, working alongside his deputy David Orman, who was appointed a fortnight ago.

The Club is also pleased to confirm the recent appointment of John MacDonald as Stadium Director.

Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Russell said: "I'm delighted to have joined Queens Park Rangers Football Club.

"It's a highly exciting stage of development here at this Club.

"The backing that the Club has now is absolutely vast and this is a fantastic opportunity for me."

*An exclusive interview with Ali Russell will be available on QPR World soon.