Hull City have announced the appointment of Adam Pearson as executive chairman.

Pearson, who resigned as chairman of Derby County last week, steps in after Paul Duffen stepped down.

"I am delighted to be back at Hull City as Chairman. Hull City is a club I know well and care passionately about. There are obviously significant challenges ahead but with real hard work from me and my staff allied to the usual outstanding support of Hull City fans I am sure we will take the club forward again," he told Hull's website.