The Premier League has announced Alison Brittain as its new chair after clubs voted unanimously in favour of her appointment.
Brittain will take over from interim chairman Peter McCormick early next year.
The Premier League is pleased to confirm Alison Brittain as its new Chair after clubs today voted unanimously in favour of her appointment. She will take over from Interim Chair Peter McCormick in early 2023.
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"I have been a football fan since I was a child and so am absolutely delighted to be appointed chair of the Premier League," she said in a statement shortly after the announcement.
"The game is of enormous national importance, is loved by so many people around the world and can have a tremendous positive impact on communities.
"It will be a real privilege to be able to help to develop plans for the future and work with all the key stakeholders in the game to ensure its long-term sustainability and success."
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The 57-year-old brings real pedigree to the role, having acted as a member of the last three British prime minister’s advisory boards and a former chairperson of the Financial Conduct Authority practitioner panel.
The move will see her step down as CEO of Whitbread PLC to focus on her new role in football.
This will be the first time that the Premier League will be chaired by a woman and has been welcomed by all.
