Pre-appointment hearing for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator

Culture, Media and Sport Committee Closed Pre-appointment hearing
Opened: 27 Jan 2025 Closed: 9 Mar 2026 Parliament page
1 Recommendation
6 Conclusions
1 Report
1 Oral session
1 Letter
1 Event
Activity timeline 5 events
6 Oct
2025
Report published
20 May
2025
Correspondence
9 May
2025
Report published
7 May
2025
Oral evidence
7 May
2025
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 8, Palace of Westminster
Oral evidence sessions 1 session
7 May 2025
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David Kogan OBE
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Second Report - Pre-appointment hearing for the Chair of the Ind… HC 694 9 May 2025 7 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
7 results
18 Conclusion Accepted
Second Report - Pre-appointment he…
Mr Kogan will prioritise appointing experienced leadership for the new football regulator
One of our concerns before our hearing was Mr Kogan’s lack of regulatory experience and how this would impact his ability to adequately set up a new regulatory body. He was able to address some of our concerns and reassure … Read more
Government Response
The government confirmed Mr Kogan's appointment and announced the appointment of Dame Helen Stephenson and Simon Levine as Non-Executive Directors, both bringing extensive relevant experience to the Regulator's Board.
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19 Conclusion Acknowledged
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Mr Kogan has extensive experience leading businesses and serving on public boards
Aside from his experience in media and broadcasting, Mr Kogan has experience leading some large and small businesses and as a non- executive director in public bodies such as Channel 4 and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He has chaired … Read more
Government Response
Confirms the appointment of David Kogan as Chair of the Independent Football Regulator, following the endorsement of his appointment by the committee.
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20 Conclusion Acknowledged
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Mr Kogan unable to provide clear performance criteria for his Chairmanship
When asked in written evidence about criteria the Committee should use to judge his performance as Chair over his term in office, he was unable to provide a clear response. We explored measures of success in his hearing and, if … Read more
Government Response
Confirms the appointment of David Kogan as Chair of the Independent Football Regulator, following the endorsement of his appointment by the committee.
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21 Conclusion Acknowledged
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Mr Kogan’s past political donations risk perceived bias, potentially undermining regulator’s independence
The independence of the regulator is vital to ensure that it can gain the confidence of all those involved in football. While political activity does not disqualify individuals from public appointments, Mr Kogan’s donations to and involvement with the Labour … Read more
Government Response
The government acknowledged the committee's concerns about Mr Kogan's perceived political bias, expressing confidence that he will act impartially and stressing the importance of the regulator's independence.
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22 Conclusion Accepted
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Committee endorses David Kogan OBE’s appointment as Independent Football Regulator Chair
We are content to endorse David Kogan OBE’s appointment as Chair of the Independent Football Regulator, recognising his vast experience in the football and media sectors.
Government Response
The government confirmed David Kogan's appointment as Chair of the Independent Football Regulator, noting the committee's endorsement.
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23 Recommendation Acknowledged
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Require Mr Kogan to take concrete steps to reassure football community of impartiality
We acknowledge that there are concerns around his political impartiality and past donations to the Labour Party, including the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. We welcome his transparency and candour but recommend, in taking … Read more
Government Response
The government acknowledged the committee's recommendation for Mr Kogan to take concrete steps to ensure political impartiality, expressing confidence that he will take the recommendation seriously.
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24 Conclusion Acknowledged
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Committee anticipates working constructively and holding Mr Kogan to account
We look forward to working with him constructively and holding him to account. 8
Government Response
Confirms the appointment of David Kogan as Chair of the Independent Football Regulator, following the endorsement of his appointment by the committee.
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Government Response AI assessment · 7 of 1 classified
Accepted 2
Acknowledged 5
Total 1 rec + 6 conclusions
Correspondence 1 letter
20 May 2025 To committee Letter from Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, regarding pre-appointment scrutiny of the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator, dated 15 May 2025
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