Ipswich Town have promoted Dmitri Halajko to the role of director of football operations.
Halajko joined the club as academy director last year having previously been Colcheter United’s sporting director.
The director of football role became vacant after Gary Probert’s departure to work for Fenway Sports Group, owners of Liverpool.
Ben Chenery, a former Town academy player and Bury Town boss, has been named the new academy manager.
“We are really pleased to appoint Dmitri to this important role,” said Town chairman Mark Ashton.
“He has made a significant contribution to the club over the last year, notably leading the work which has seen the academy awarded Category One status ahead of the new season.
“He brings a wealth of experience to this role from his time working at various clubs in England, across a range of different roles, giving him the necessary tools to oversee a number of crucial areas at the club.”
Halajko, who previously had role at West Ham, Leicester and Norwich, added: “I am delighted to have moved into such an exciting role at Ipswich Town.
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at the club over the last year and am supremely proud we have been able to move the academy to Category One status ahead of the new season.
“I’m excited to now be able to expand my role to include many other areas of the club and continue the excellent work which has been done over the last few years.”
