David Baldwin (executive)

David Baldwin is an English football executive who serves as CEO of the English Football League.

David Baldwin
NationalityEnglish
OccupationFootball executive
Known forChief Executive of the English Football League
TitleChief Executive of the English Football League
Term17 June 2020–present
PredecessorShaun Harvey
Successorincumbent

Career

He was appointed to the role of CEO of the English Football League in December 2019, replacing Shaun Harvey,[1][2] and officially began on 17 June 2020.[3] He previously held executive roles at Bradford City and Burnley.[4] Whilst at Burnley, in December 2018 he was nominated for the Premier League CEO of the Year at the Football Business awards.[5]

Baldwin is part owner of the RIASA football academy in Leeds, alongside founder Mark Ellis.[6][7]

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References
  1. "David Baldwin appointed as EFL Chief Executive". www.efl.com.
  2. "David Baldwin: EFL appoint Burnley chief executive as new CEO". 16 December 2019 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  3. "No flight of fancy: New EFL chief executive Baldwin braced for turbulent journey". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  4. "Bradford City grounding crucial for Baldwin as he starts top job at EFL". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  5. "Baldwin Nominated For CEO of the Year". www.burnleyfootballclub.com.
  6. "Promotion would be proud day for former idol Ellis". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk.
  7. Walker, Michael. "The academy in Yorkshire teaching 60 young Americans all..." The Athletic.
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