Premier League: Peter McCormick appointed interim chairman from 01/02/2022

"The Premier League confirms that Peter McCormick will become the League’s Interim Chair when Gary Hoffman steps down on 01/02/2022," said the English body on 13/01/2022. The lawyer, senior partner at McCormicks Solicitors, previously held the same position between March 2014 and June 2015.

"Peter will remain as chair of the Premier League's Football Board and Legal Advisory Groups, both executive positions," continued the body. McCormick also held various roles at The Football Association from August 2015, culminating in his role as interim chairman from November 2020 to the end of December 2021.

"Clubs today unanimously approved his temporary appointment, while the recruitment process for a permanent chair continues," added the Premier League.

• The Premier League had announced on 17/11/2021 the departure of Gary Hoffman, its interim chairman since 01/06/2020.

"The board's aim is to have a new permanent chair in place before the start of next season" (R. Masters, Premier League)

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