THE PREMIER LEAGUE has announced the appointment of Susanna Dinnage as its new chief executive.
Dinnage, known best for her role as global president of the Discovery network’s Animal Planet, will assume her new role early in the new year.
She replaces Richard Scudamore, who confirmed in June that he would be stepping down after 19 years as the Premier League’s executive chairman.
“We had a very strong field, but Susanna was the outstanding choice given her track record in managing complex businesses through transformation and digital disruption,” said Bruce Buck, chairman of Chelsea and the Premier League’s Nominations Committee.
“She is a leading figure in the broadcasting industry, a proven business executive and a great developer of people. She is ideally suited to the role and we are confident she will be able to take the Premier League on to new heights.
Richard Scudamore, having provided exceptional stewardship for almost 20 years, will leave us at the end of the year in great shape and with an excellent executive team and board able to fully support Susanna.”
Dinnage added: “I am excited at the prospect of taking on this fantastic role.
“The Premier League means so much to so many people. It represents the pinnacle of professional sport and the opportunity to lead such a dynamic and inspirational organisation is a great privilege.
“With the support of clubs and the team, I look forward to extending the success of the League for many years to come.”
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Delighted Fla is onboard. He was hilarious on tg4 a few years ago with Leaving Cert level As Gaeilge.
Gordon D’arcy……. Great
@Liam Flague: THE worst co-commentator of all time!
@KH: could be worse, Luke Fitzgerald
@Liam Flague: Agreed, however Stringer is just as bad. Flah could be good though
@KH:
He is one of the best Rugby pundit in his piece in the Irish times. And as a commentator who knows but ::: what is a commentator is it the guy who tells us what is happing or the guy who discusses the game Before::in the middle :: and at the end :: this is the area where I think he is very gpood ::
Worst of all time he would have a lot of competition
@Martin Quinn: the comedy club is Friday evening Marty!!
@Liam Flague:
Are you avertising it ?? Will you be on it ??
Now I know that we both think Gorden is ::what was it you called him Great
How on earth does Liam Toland keep getting these gigs? He is woeful.
@Treaty Bhoy:
I guess the bosses like him, have you told them you do not !!
@Treaty Bhoy: Liam Toland is beige
Treaty Bhoy ::I liked Gordon D’arcy when I saw him and as I said in the paper. But there are so many opinions regarding commentators , so one will never get it right