Football Australia chief executive Johnson resigns
Football Australia Chief Executive James Johnson, who led the country's bid for and successful hosting of the 2023 Women's World Cup, has resigned, the governing body said on Thursday.
Johnson, a former FIFA and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) official, also guided the FA through the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic and recently oversaw the publication of the '15-year Vision' strategy for the game.
'It has been a privilege to lead Football Australia for the past 5 1/2 years,' Johnson, 38, said in a statement.
'As someone who is immensely passionate about Australian football, this decision has not come easy, but I believe the time is right to step down.'
Heather Garriock, a board director and former women's international, will take over as interim chief executive, the FA said. Reuters
Football Australia Chief Executive James Johnson, who led the country's bid for and successful hosting of the 2023 Women's World Cup, has resigned, the governing body said on Thursday.
Johnson, a former FIFA and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) official, also guided the FA through the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic and recently oversaw the publication of the '15-year Vision' strategy for the game.
'It has been a privilege to lead Football Australia for the past 5 1/2 years,' Johnson, 38, said in a statement.
'As someone who is immensely passionate about Australian football, this decision has not come easy, but I believe the time is right to step down.'
Heather Garriock, a board director and former women's international, will take over as interim chief executive, the FA said. Reuters
Football Australia Chief Executive James Johnson, who led the country's bid for and successful hosting of the 2023 Women's World Cup, has resigned, the governing body said on Thursday.
Johnson, a former FIFA and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) official, also guided the FA through the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic and recently oversaw the publication of the '15-year Vision' strategy for the game.
'It has been a privilege to lead Football Australia for the past 5 1/2 years,' Johnson, 38, said in a statement.
'As someone who is immensely passionate about Australian football, this decision has not come easy, but I believe the time is right to step down.'
Heather Garriock, a board director and former women's international, will take over as interim chief executive, the FA said. Reuters
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Football Australia chief executive Johnson resigns
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