FFA chief executive David Gallop will resign from his role at the end of the year.
Gallop’s departure coincides with the A-League transitioning to independence from the FFA, which has facilitated the need for the FFA to review the position of CEO as well as redefine its own role.
.”It has been an honour to lead FFA for the last seven years,” Gallop said in a statement.
“Football is the true world game and many Australians from all backgrounds want to see it grow bigger and stronger in the decades to come.
“With the [New Leagues Working Group Report] recommendations to bring about fundamental changes to Australia’s professional competitions… the chief executive’s role as it currently exists will be a very different, narrower role.
“It has been very satisfying to be part of so many important moments including the introduction of the FFA Cup, winning the AFC Asian Cup, participating in the FIFA Women’s World Cup and FIFA World Cups, securing a record six-year media rights deal with Fox Sports, strengthening the financial aspects of women’s football, adding expansion teams to the Hyundai A-League, and growing the huge participation base of the game.”
Gallop assumed the FFA helm in 2012, replacing Ben Buckley as CEO.
