David Davies OBE Signs for Soccerex

January 22, 2013

Soccerex has announced that David Davies OBE has joined the business as a senior consultant.

With a long and distinguished career in the sports industry, which saw him awarded an OBE in 2006, he is one of the most well known and respected football administrators in the game. He served English football for almost 13 years as Executive Director and Head of International Development at The Football Association.

Since his retirement from The FA in 2006, shop David has maintained and developed his top network of contacts in every continent, matching Soccerex’s global business reach and reputation. He is regularly invited to assist national associations, confederations and clubs with reform and reorganisation programmes. Alongside this, David works closely with organisations that are committed to using the power of football for social development. As one of the founder supporters of London 2012, he is currently working with others to ensure the international legacy of the Olympics and Paralympics.

David is also known for his long standing broadcasting career which continues with BBC Television, Radio 5Live and Sky News.

He commented today: “I am thrilled to have been asked to assist Soccerex who have an enviable reputation around the world for bringing together the global leaders of the game that I love. The name Soccerex is recognised in every continent, and I look forward to a long relationship with its events wherever they may be held.”

Remarking on the announcement, Soccerex CEO Duncan Revie had this to say: “I am overjoyed that David has decided to join Soccerex. To have one of the most respected men in world football working with us is a huge honour and he will undoubtedly open up new opportunities for us around the world. His experience in both the football and media industries is a massive asset for us and we’re excited to be working with him in growing the strength of the Soccerex brand around the world.”