We are delighted to confirm that Ian Whitehurst will join our Board of Directors as an Independent Non-Executive leading on Legal and Compliance. 

Ian is a practicing Barrister who specialises in Criminal Law, Regulatory Law, and Disciplinary Law with an emphasis on Sport. He represents elite athletes and coaches in safeguarding and disciplinary procedures whilst also sitting as a Disciplinary Chair and Panel Member with both the Staffordshire FA (Football Association) and the Football Association. 

Staffordshire born Ian brings a wealth of experience and will provide essential support around Law & Compliance as the Board looks to build on good Governance and to Safeguard Staffordshire Football moving forwards - into our new strategy ‘Supporting Staffordshire Football to Enhance our communities.’

Chief Executive Officer & Company Secretary Adam Evans said: “We are delighted to welcome Ian onto the SFA (Staffordshire Football Association) Board, and his skillset will complement its makeup by providing expert knowledge in a key area for the Association. His appointment aligns to our approach of recruiting proud Staffordshire people who want to give something back by providing bespoke support for Staffordshire Football.

"This is an incredibly exciting time for everyone associated with Staffordshire Football. As a board we have a role to play in the Associations key objectives – including to sustain key opportunities for communities to play, participate and volunteer in their place – and I look forward to working with Ian and the rest of my colleagues over the coming years."

Ian Whitehurst said: “I am delighted to become further involved with Staffordshire FA and I am looking forward to deploying my skills and knowledge to assist the Association’s Board of Directors and the people of Staffordshire to enjoy their football in a safe, supporting environment."

Ian is the seventh Independent Non-Executive appointment to the Association’s Board of Directors.