Graham Wright has been named the new head of football at Hawthorn as part of changes to the senior management structure at the club.

"Graham has been an influential member of Hawthorn's football department for some time," Hawthorn chief executive Justin Reeves said.

"This is an opportunity for Graham to progress his career at Hawthorn, but equally an exciting time for the club to be able to appoint someone with Graham's knowledge."

Ashley Browne for AFL.com.au