BALDWIN IS NEW CHIEF OF THE EFL
EFL have appointed David Baldwin as their new chief executive.
The decision was made by the EFL Board following a rigorous selection process led by chairman Rick Parry.
Baldwin joins the EFL from Premier League club, Burnley, where he has been chief executive since 2015. He was previously CEO of Bradford City.
He said: “The role of chief executive at the EFL is an exciting opportunity that I could not turn down.
“The EFL continues to play a pivotal role in the success of the football pyramid in this country and I am looking forward to working with the clubs, growing the competitions and ensuring we have a successful and sustainable League in the future.”
Parry said: “We are pleased to welcome David Baldwin to the EFL. He has a deep and thorough understanding of the game in this country.
“David was the outstanding candidate in a strong field.
“With his strong leadership skills and enthusiasm for League football, I have no doubt that we have found the right person to lead the organisation. It is quite clear from talking to David that he is excited to be joining the League and relishing the challenge ahead.
Baldwin will take up his position in June.
He replaces Shaun Harvey, who left the EFL at the end of last season.
CHARLTON owner Roland Duchatelet has urged the EFL to “complete the decision-making procedure” on a proposed takeover.
The Belgian businessman agreed to sell the Championship club to East Street Investments at the end of November.
Duchatelet has been trying to offload the Addicks since the end of 2017.
“Despite several requests from the club, the EFL have not provided a timeline for their decision,” the 73-year-old said.
The EFL replied that it is “impossible to determine a definitive timeline” for the deal.