ROD Brown has been named chairman of Kidderminster Harriers.

Brown joined the board of directors as vice chairman in March but after talks with the major shareholders, he has been handed the reins.

It comes after Ken Rae resigned from the post on Friday, while John Davies and Gino Ruffinato were also ousted.

A statement from the club said: “The former Redditch United and Bromsgrove Rovers boss has spent the last five or six weeks studying all the aspects of the club's management structure and current financial position.

He has identified several areas where he believes Harriers can be improved to its financial benefit and to the benefit of the Club's loyal supporters, players and staff.

His background includes the running of several businesses both past and present, mainly within the publishing industry.

He also brings 25 years experience of football management and is therefore considered a great asset to Harriers.

The new board of directors will be finalising their review of the club's procedures and will be putting in place a playing budget and a financial structure to take Kidderminster forward with a view to attracting new investment and additional, experienced personnel to the board.

We trust that Harriers supporters will get behind the new Chairman and Directors to help us rebuild our football club in the tradition it has always enjoyed.”