Andrew Gowers Biography

Andrew Gowers will succeed Jeff Kennett as Hawthorn president, marking the start of a new era at the club.

Gowers, who was the Hawks' football director during their 2013-15 premiership three-peat, was endorsed by the 'Hawks for Change' group and ran on a mandate for change at the club, namely ending the Kennett era.

Hawthorn announces 1991 premiership player Andrew Gowers as its new football director, replacing Jason Dunstall.

Dunstall will retire from the club's board early in 2014 after nine years in the role.