He told BBC Radio Humberside he was voted onto board in a 'unanimous decision' by the current directors.
A statement released by Scunthorpe United read:
"We are pleased to announce that Dennis Hobson has accepted our invitation to join the board of Scunthorpe United Football Club.
Dennis is a boxing promoter who has many contacts in football, boxing, national and international sport.
Dennis will bring to the board new skills and initially will be supporting Brian Laws on the playing side in his efforts to bring new blood into the club."
Dennis will bring to the board new skills and initially will be supporting Brian Laws on the playing side in his efforts to bring new blood into the club."
Iron-Bru.net are currently running a poll to see whether Iron fans want Hobson on the SUFC board. He has divided opinion so far with 48% saying Yes, 33% saying No and 19% saying they are unsure until they have heard about his plans for the club.
You can vote here