The National League have appointed Phil Alexander as its permanent Chief Executive
Officer.
Alexander – who spent over two decades as CEO of Crystal Palace - had initially
taken the role on an interim basis in May.
On the appointment, National League Chairman Jack Pearce MBE said: “We are
pleased to have confirmed the appointment of Phil Alexander whose years of
experience at the highest levels of English football will be of huge benefit to our
clubs and their communities.
“The past few months have seen some great work undertaken – not least with our
3UP campaign – and we are looking ahead to what promises to be an exciting
future.”
Before his move into football administration, Alexander was England U19 schoolboys
captain, played professionally for Norwich City and was a place-kicker for American
Football team London Monarchs – winning the World Bowl at Wembley in 1991.
During his 26 years as CEO of Crystal Palace the club won three promotions to the
Premier League in 1997, 2004 and 2013 and in May 2022 he was named Premier
League CEO of the Year at the Football Business Awards.
After leaving Palace in 2022 he moved on to Wycombe Wanderers as Senior Advisor
and most recently Bristol City as CEO.
Phil Alexander said: “I am thrilled to be joining the National League as CEO at such
an important time.
“The push for 3UP continues and being included in the scope of the Independent
Football Regulator highlights the growth of the game at this level.
“The ambition to be innovative and embrace new technology will establish the
League in a unique place in the English football pyramid. I look forward to working
with the League’s Board, the staff, member clubs and sponsors to deliver this
ambition.”