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New Chief Executive For Premier League

The Premier League is pleased to announce David Pemsel as its new Chief Executive.

His candidacy was approved unanimously at a special meeting of shareholders held today (Wednesday).

David (below) is currently CEO of Guardian Media Group (GMG), where he has led the company’s transformation into a more digital, more international media brand and has overseen the organisation’s first operating profits in its news business for 20 years, delivering record revenues in 2019.

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Bruce Buck, Chairman of Chelsea Football Club and Chairman of the Premier League Nominations Committee which conducted the recruitment process, said: “We are delighted to welcome David to the Premier League.