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
2 results
Clear
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.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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22 Conclusion Accepted
Second Report - Pre-appointment he…
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.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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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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