Former Leeds United Chief Shaun Harvey Appointed as Football League CEO

The Football League has appointed former Leeds United CEO, impotent | Shaun Harvey as their new chief executive.

Harvey served as Leeds United’s CEO for nine years but stepped down following a boardroom shake-up by new owners GHK capital.

The Yorkshireman was a member of the Football League Board of Directors and before his time at Elland Road was the Managing Director of Bradford City for ten years.

Harvey, said: “As someone who has served Football League clubs for most of my working life, it is a great privilege to be appointed to this role.

“I have the very highest regard for the people who run our football clubs and I look forward to working with them, as well as all those with a stake in our game, to deliver a vibrant and sustainable Football League.”

In welcoming Shaun Harvey to his new position, Football League Chairman, Greg Clarke, said: “Shaun is widely respected across the game for his deep understanding of the football industry. During my time as Chairman, he has made an important contribution to the League Board.

“Having held senior positions at football clubs in all four divisions of English professional football, he is uniquely placed to understand the challenges faced by clubs of all sizes.”

Harvey starts his new role on October 1.