The winds of change are taking place in the corporate suites around the world. English Premier League has appointed Alison Brittain as the first female chairperson, replacing the interim CEO Peter McMormick.
Brittain says, she’s looking forward to joining the leadership of the biggest football league in the world.
“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.
“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.”
Awarded CBE in 2019, Brittain’s CV includes advisory board roles for the last three UK Prime Ministers and she was previously chair of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) practitioner panel.
She will vacate her current position as the chief executive officer of hospitality company Whitbread and join the league starting from as early 2023.
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