MLS club FC Dallas have installed Douglas Quinn as their new president and chief executive officer.

The following is taken from a statement released by the club:

'Hunt Sports Group Chairman Clark Hunt today named Douglas Quinn president and chief executive officer of FC Dallas. Quinn will begin his tenure with the club Aug. 2.

'Quinn joins FC Dallas after six years with MLS affiliate Soccer United Marketing, the leading commercial soccer company in North America, where he served as president. Hunt said the hiring marked a significant development for FC Dallas.

"We are thrilled to welcome Doug to FC Dallas, and look forward to his leadership of the club for many years to come," Hunt said. "As one of the top executives in professional sports, I am confident that Doug will make FC Dallas the premier club in MLS for our fans and enhance Pizza Hut Park's standing as one of the elite entertainment venues in the country."

Upon joining SUM in May 2004, Quinn spearheaded MLS's landmark agreement with adidas and helped the league to realize a significant increase in sponsorship revenue and activation. Additionally, he developed the current business model for SUM and MLS special events, and he was a key member of the team that secured long-term national television agreements for MLS with ABC/ESPN, Univision, Fox Soccer Channel and HDNet. Most recently, Quinn managed the creation of SuperLiga, the innovative professional tournament between MLS and Mexico's First Division clubs that began in July 2007.

Quinn said he is excited about the future of FC Dallas and eager to begin his new role.

"I am humbled by the opportunity to lead FC Dallas and honored to be a part of the tremendous soccer heritage of North Texas," Quinn said. "The Hunt family's commitment to soccer in the United States paved the way for the success of MLS, and I look forward to building a world-class, championship club for our supporters."