EFL Look For New Ceo As David Baldwin Announces Resignation

The EFL’s CEO, David Baldwin, has announced that he will step down from his role.

Baldwin will leave the position in six months’ time, announcing his resignation just four months into his tenure at the head of the league.

The EFL has confirmed that Baldwin’s resignation, ‘is not linked to Project Big Picture,’ instead stating that ‘the decision was taken prior to details of the proposals being made public.’ The news comes after some of the biggest Premier League clubs, along with the EFL, endorsed ‘Project Big Picture’ – controversial new proposals which could reshape the future of England football.

In a statement, Baldwin said that the coronavirus pandemic and the ‘environment inside the EFL’ had been motivating factors in his decision.

“Having thoroughly reflected on my own personal circumstances at length in recent weeks, I have now determined it is only appropriate to inform the Board and the membership of the EFL of my intentions at the earliest opportunity,” he said.

“Clearly, accepting this position pre COVID-19 means the situation is now very different to the one I originally envisaged coupled with it being a very different environment inside the EFL, when compared to the one I left in 2015/16. Taking those two factors into consideration and balancing the needs of my family, health and well-being, I feel the decision to leave is the right one.

“Between now and my departure date there is still plenty of work to be undertaken on behalf of EFL Clubs and I remain committed to finding solutions to the many challenges we currently face.”

EFL Chair Rick Parry added: “Whilst disappointed, I understand the reasons Dave has outlined and respect his wishes. He remains committed to the EFL and will continue to lead the Executive until he leaves us in 2021.”

The EFL says it has started the recruitment process to identify Baldwin’s successor.