A woman will head the Football Association of England (FA) for the first time in history; an official statement got published on the FA website.
There has never been a similar precedent in the 157 years of the organization.
Debbie Hewitt has been appointed head of the Football Association of England. She will take office in January 2022.
Debbie is a member of the Visa Europe Board of Directors and head of The Restaurant Group, a chain of British restaurants and bars.
In 2011, Debbie Hewitt was awarded the Order of the British Empire for her achievements in business.