David Baldwin (executive) explained

David Baldwin
Nationality:English
Occupation:Football executive
Known For:Chief Executive of the English Football League
Chief Executive of the English Football League
Term:17 June 2020–31 December 2020
Predecessor:Shaun Harvey

David Baldwin is an English football executive who was CEO of the English Football League between June and December 2020. In October 2022 he became Managing Director of Huddersfield Town.

Career

Baldwin played football for the youth team of Bradford City.[1]

He was appointed to the role of CEO of the English Football League in December 2019, replacing Shaun Harvey,[2] [3] and officially began on 17 June 2020.[4] He previously held executive roles at Bradford City and Burnley.[5] Whilst at Burnley, in December 2018 he was nominated for the Premier League CEO of the Year at the Football Business awards.[6]

On 12 October 2020 it was announced that Baldwin would step down from his role with the EFL in six months time.[7] [8] He was replaced by Trevor Birch, who began his job on 1 January 2021.[9]

Baldwin is also part owner of the RIASA football academy in Leeds, alongside founder Mark Ellis.[10] [11]

In October 2022 he became Managing Director of Huddersfield Town, having worked for the club as a Strategic Advisor since May 2022.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Class of 1988 – reunited. www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
  2. Web site: David Baldwin appointed as EFL Chief Executive. www.efl.com.
  3. News: David Baldwin: EFL appoint Burnley chief executive as new CEO. BBC Sport. 16 December 2019.
  4. Web site: No flight of fancy: New EFL chief executive Baldwin braced for turbulent journey. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  5. Web site: Bradford City grounding crucial for Baldwin as he starts top job at EFL. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  6. Web site: Baldwin Nominated For CEO of the Year. www.burnleyfootballclub.com.
  7. Web site: EFL chief executive David Baldwin resigns after four months in charge. P. A.. Media. 12 October 2020. www.theguardian.com.
  8. Web site: David Baldwin: EFL chief executive to step down from role. Sky Sports.
  9. Web site: Trevor Birch to become new EFL Chief Executive.
  10. Web site: Promotion would be proud day for former idol Ellis. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk.
  11. Web site: The academy in Yorkshire teaching 60 young Americans all.... Michael. Walker. The Athletic.
  12. Web site: DAVE BALDWIN APPOINTED MANAGING DIRECTOR. www.htafc.com.

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