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James Johnson named new FFA chief

4 years ago

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Lawyer James Johnson is Football Federation Australia's new chief executive and will take over from David Gallop in January.

DAVID GALLOP speaks to media during a press conference at FFA Headquarters in Sydney, Australia.
DAVID GALLOP speaks to media during a press conference at FFA Headquarters in Sydney, Australia. Picture: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

James Johnson has been named Football Federation Australia's new chief executive and will take over from David Gallop in January.

A lawyer and a former professional player, Johnson has worked for FIFA, the Asian Football Confederation and Professional Footballers Australia.

FFA chairman Chris Nikou says Johnson was the stand-out in a strong field of international and domestic candidates.

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