LONDON —
The
Premier League on Tuesday announced Alison Brittain as its first female
chair after clubs “voted unanimously in favor” of her appointment.
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The CEO of
hospitality business Whitbread will take over from interim chairman Peter McCormick
early next year.
“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.
“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.”
Premier League
chief executive
Richard Masters welcomed the appointment of Brittain.
“She has a
tremendous track record in business, gets things done with a down-to-earth
style and is well-respected and liked in all the industries she has worked,” he
said.
“She also has a keen interest in the game and how it can
develop further and I am very much looking forward to working with her.”
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