http://www.fcbusiness.co.uk/news/article/newsitem=859/title=bernstein+appointed+as+chairman+of+the+f
Bernstein appointed as chairman of the FA
Wed 22nd Dec 2010
The FA Board has today nominated David Bernstein to be the new Chairman of
The Football Association.
Mr Bernstein was recommended by the Nominations Committee - chaired by Phil
Gartside and consisting of Michael Game, Tony Kleanthous and John Ward. This
nomination was approved unanimously by The Board today and The FA Council
will be asked to endorse this appointment at its meeting on 25 January 2011.
David Bernstein, aged 67, was on the board of Manchester City FC for nine
years, five of them as Chairman. During this time the club returned to the
Premier League and David led the negotiations which delivered a new stadium
for the club.
He is a chartered accountant with a long career in business, sitting on the
Boards of several public companies including the French Connection Group
Plc, Ted Baker Plc and Blacks Leisure Plc, where he has been Chairman since
1996.
Since 2003 he has been a Director of Wembley Stadium and has been Chairman
since 2008. He is also President of the National Association of Disabled
Supporters.
Acting Chairman Roger Burden said: "The Board was united in its view that
David would make an excellent choice as Chairman of the organisation. I
have worked with David for some years and have always been impressed by his
professionalism and integrity."
"We look forward to working with David to take The FA forward in the best
interests of football at all levels across the country."
Nominations Committee Chairman Phil Gartside said: "David was the
outstanding candidate for the role. He combines strong business and
leadership skills with tremendous insight and knowledge of football."
FA General Secretary Alex Horne added: "I very much look forward to working
with David and together focussing on the priorities for the development of
English football.
"We have a busy year ahead with work starting on St George's Park, the
launch of the Women's Super League, England men's and women's teams
competing in major competitions at a variety of age groups and a drive to
implement the recommendations of our review into international player
development."
Mr Bernstein said: "I am honoured to be asked to take on the role as
Chairman of The FA. It is a tremendous challenge but I look forward to
working with the Board, the staff at The FA and everyone in football from
local playing fields to Wembley and the international stage. "
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