Alison Brittain has extensive economic experience in Britain (David Bennett/Getty)
Association announced English Premier League In an official statement, Tuesday, via the website on the Internet, regarding the election of Alison BrittainA new president of the “Premier League”, following all the clubs participating in the local competition voted for her appointment.
Alison Brittain will take over her position starting next year, succeeding interim president Peter McCormick, who was entrusted with the task, as a result of the resignation of Gary Hoffman last November, following the sale of Newcastle United.
Alison Brittain became the first woman to be able to take over the position of president of the English Premier League Football Association in history, as the clubs hope that she will take advantage of her great experience in the economic field, following overseeing the operation of the famous “Costa” cafe chain to Coca-Cola, for 3.9 billion. British pound, according to the British newspaper, “Daily Mail”.
Alison Brittain held many positions in her life, as she worked as an executive director in the financial services sector with Barclays Bank and the Spanish financial services company Santander, in addition to her work as an advisor to the last 3 heads of the British government.
According to the British newspaper, Alison Brittain supports Manchester United, the most crowned Premier League club (20 titles), as she said: “I have been a fan of football since I was a child, and I am very happy, following being appointed president of the League.”
Alison Brittain concluded: “Football is important in our country, the Premier League is loved and followed by so many fans around the world, and it would be a real privilege to be able to help make plans for the future of the game and the tournament, and I look forward to working with CEO Richard Masters.”
The Premier League is pleased to confirm Alison Brittain as its new Chair following 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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