Leeds United appoints executive vice chairman

Peter McCormick OBE, founding and senior partner of McCormicks Solicitors, has been appointed executive vice chairman of Leeds United FC.

Peter steps down from his role as chairman of the Premier League Football Board and Legal Advisory Group, where he served for eleven years and twice as interim chair. 

He is also a former vice chair and chair of the FA.

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters praised Peter for his significant contribution, calling him a “trusted and valued” member of the team. 

Peter is widely regarded as one of the UK's top sports lawyers, with the Legal 500 describing him as “a true legend in the football world”.

He said: “In some ways I have come full circle as I was on the board at Leeds in the 1990s. 

“I then went to the Premier League which meant I could no longer play an active role at Leeds. 

“I am delighted to be back and look forward to being able to use the skills and experience I have gained over my time at the Premier League and the FA to benefit Leeds.”  

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