We’re delighted to confirm the appointment of Brian Welsh as our new Commercial Manager.
Brian joins the club following a five-year spell at Partick Thistle and commenced his new role at The Rock earlier this summer, with a multitude of season 2024/25 sponsors since retained as well as numerous new partners attracted to the club.
Working closely with owner Mario Lapointe, Brian will continue to focus on driving and growing commercial revenues ahead of the start of the new campaign and throughout season 2025/26.
He will work from the stadium during opening hours on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, as well as supporting club efforts on matchdays, home and away.
Brian’s initial focus has been on engaging and reengaging with sponsors past and prospective, with initial emphasis on businesses in and around the town and its wider communities.
As a result of this, in the coming days and weeks a raft of sponsorship announcements will be made, men’s team player sponsorships will go live for the new season, a new commercial brochure will be unveiled, and other initiatives and plans will be shared with Sons supporters.
Brian said: “I’m really proud to be working for this brilliant football club. I’m highly motivated to revitalise the club’s commercial performance and help fuel success in what is very clearly an exciting new era under the ownership and leadership of Mario.
“The countless conversations and meetings I’ve had with sponsors and prospective partners so far have shown they unanimously buy into Mario’s vision for the club.
“My approach with all has been to seek one-to-one dialogue, to listen to their experiences so far, to share, present and discuss ideas and then work together to agree partnership and activation plans which will benefit both parties.
“I’m excited that the club will now be able to start sharing the results of these positive meetings as we count down to the new season.
“With these early commercial wins, increased season ticket sales and the success of the Pass It On campaign, not to mention longer-term ambitions, we have a fantastic platform from which to sell a re-energised Dumbarton Football Club.
“I’d welcome the chance to speak to anyone and everyone interested in backing the club this season, and to follow that up by presenting the very best, bespoke commercial package which convinces them to do just that.”
Welcome to the Rock Brian, we are delighted to have you on board!
Brian can be contacted on brian@dumbartonfc.co.uk