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Second Report - Pre-appointment hearing for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
HC 694
Published 9 May 2025
Recommendations
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Acknowledged
Require Mr Kogan to take concrete steps to reassure football community of impartiality
Recommendation
We acknowledge that there are concerns around his political impartiality and past donations to the Labour Party, including the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. We welcome his transparency and candour but recommend, in taking …
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Government Response Summary
The government acknowledged the committee's recommendation for Mr Kogan to take concrete steps to ensure political impartiality, expressing confidence that he will take the recommendation seriously.
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Conclusions (6)
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Conclusion
Accepted
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 Summary
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.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Aside from his experience in media and broadcasting, Mr Kogan has experience leading some large and small businesses and as a non- executive director in public bodies such as Channel 4 and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He has chaired Kogan Page, a family publishing company, LabourList and Westminster Kingsway …
Government Response Summary
Confirms the appointment of David Kogan as Chair of the Independent Football Regulator, following the endorsement of his appointment by the committee.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
When asked in written evidence about criteria the Committee should use to judge his performance as Chair over his term in office, he was unable to provide a clear response. We explored measures of success in his hearing and, if appointed, we intend to hear from Mr Kogan and the …
Government Response Summary
Confirms the appointment of David Kogan as Chair of the Independent Football Regulator, following the endorsement of his appointment by the committee.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
The independence of the regulator is vital to ensure that it can gain the confidence of all those involved in football. While political activity does not disqualify individuals from public appointments, Mr Kogan’s donations to and involvement with the Labour Party has already given rise to concerns about his independence …
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledged the committee's concerns about Mr Kogan's perceived political bias, expressing confidence that he will act impartially and stressing the importance of the regulator's independence.
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Conclusion
Accepted
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 Summary
The government confirmed David Kogan's appointment as Chair of the Independent Football Regulator, noting the committee's endorsement.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
We look forward to working with him constructively and holding him to account. 8
Government Response Summary
Confirms the appointment of David Kogan as Chair of the Independent Football Regulator, following the endorsement of his appointment by the committee.