Select Committee · Culture, Media and Sport Committee

Pre-appointment hearing for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator

Status: Closed Opened: 27 Jan 2025 Closed: 9 Mar 2026 1 recommendation 6 conclusions 1 report
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Reports

1 report
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Second Report - Pre-appointment hearing for the Chair of th… HC 694 9 May 2025 7 Responded

Recommendations & Conclusions

2 items
18 Conclusion Second Report - Pre-appointment hearing… Accepted

Mr Kogan will prioritise appointing experienced leadership for the new football regulator

One of our concerns before our hearing was Mr Kogan’s lack of regulatory experience and how this would impact his ability to adequately set up a new regulatory body. He was able to address some of our concerns and reassure the Committee that he will prioritise helping appoint a CEO …

Government response. The government confirmed Mr Kogan's appointment and announced the appointment of Dame Helen Stephenson and Simon Levine as Non-Executive Directors, both bringing extensive relevant experience to the Regulator's Board.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
22 Conclusion Second Report - Pre-appointment hearing… Accepted

Committee endorses David Kogan OBE’s appointment as Independent Football Regulator Chair

We are content to endorse David Kogan OBE’s appointment as Chair of the Independent Football Regulator, recognising his vast experience in the football and media sectors.

Government response. The government confirmed David Kogan's appointment as Chair of the Independent Football Regulator, noting the committee's endorsement.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Oral evidence sessions

1 session
Date Witnesses
7 May 2025 David Kogan OBE View ↗

Correspondence

1 letter
DateDirectionTitle
20 May 2025 To cttee Letter from Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Spo…