Wilson joins The Reds with immediate effect, following three and a half years with Glasgow Rangers.
During his tenure north of the border, Glasgow Rangers won their first Scottish league title in 10 years when they lifted the trophy in the 2020/21 season. They went on to win the Scottish Cup and reached the final of the UEFA Europa League the following season.
In his 18-year career in the industry Wilson has held senior football leadership positions at Southampton FC, Huddersfield Twon, FC Watford and FC Falkirk.