The Brief Richard Haddad will be the Detroit Lions next president and CEO. Sheila Hamp, owner of the team, announced he would be the next leader, taking over for outgoing president Rod Wood. The Detroit Lions have named Richard Haddad as the team's next president and CEO. "I am thrilled to join the Detroit Lions organization as its next President and CEO," said Haddad. I have tremendous respect for Sheila, the Lions organization and everything they represent for Detroit.