David Kogan is new Independent Football Regulator chair with media industry veteran close to agreeing new role.
David Kogan set to be appointed chair of new Independent Football Regulator.
The appointment of the new Independent Football Regulator’s chair is about to be approved by Lisa Nandy, the culture, media, and sport secretary.
Kogan has negotiated a number of TV rights agreements around the sport since Sky News originally announced his candidature. He is anticipated to appear before a committee of MPs for a confirmation hearing if his appointment is accepted.
Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister, supports the regulator, which is a component of the football governance law that is currently making its way through parliament. In addition to having ties to Labour, Kogan has served as a director at Channel 4 and has written two books about the party, chaired the independent news website Labour List, and donated to parliamentary candidates.
Additionally, he has provided TV rights contract advice to football organisations such as the English Football League, the Scottish Premiership, Uefa, and the Premier League. Last year, he served as the principal negotiator for the Women’s Super League and Championship when it came to their broadcasting agreements with the BBC and Sky.
Following the uproar over the unsuccessful effort to establish a European Super League in 2021, the Conservative party came up with the idea for the IFR, which will have its headquarters in Manchester. The football governance bill is anticipated to be submitted in the House of Commons shortly after passing the House of Lords.