Chelsea have appointed Christopher Vivell as the club's new technical director.
German Vivell, 36, was previously head of scouting and recruitment at RB Salzburg in Austria and oversaw the signing of Erling Haaland in 2019.
His most recent position was recruiting across all age groups at Budesliga side RB Leipzig in his native Germany.
Vivell succeeds Petr Cech, the former Blues goalkeeper, who left in the summer after three years in the role.
Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly said Vivell would provide support for manager Graham Potter.
"We are delighted that Christopher is taking up this important leadership role at the club," said Boehly.