Chair of the Independent Football Regulator: MPs to hold pre-appointment hearing with Government’s preferred candidate David Kogan

Wednesday 7 May, 10am, Committee Room 8, Palace of Westminster

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee holds a pre-appointment hearing with David Kogan, the Government's preferred candidate for Chair of the new Independent Football Regulator.

The session will give MPs the chance to test whether Mr Kogan has the required skills, independence and experience in regulation to carry out the role, which will be established when the Football Governance Bill completes its passage through Parliament.

He is likely to be asked about his motivations for wanting the job and his approach and priorities for the Independent Football Regulator should he be appointed. There could also be wider questions about what he sees as the main current and emerging challenges facing English football.

Mr Kogan, who has held several senior positions in the media and sports industries, wasannounced as the preferred candidate by the Government last week

Following the session, the Committee will publish a short report on the candidate's suitability for the Government to consider.

Witness

From 10am: 

• David Kogan OBE, Government's preferred candidate for Chair of the Independent Football Regulator