The Premier League has announced the appointment of Susanna Dinnage as its new chief executive, replacing the outgoing Richard Scudamore.
Dinnage will leave her role as global president of Discovery's Animal Planet brand to succeed Scudamore, who will step down at the end of 2018. Dinnage will start the role early next year once she has agreed a date with Discovery Inc.
Scudamore's role was as executive chairman, but Premier League clubs agreed to split his role: Dinnage will be chief executive, and a non-executive chair will also be appointed.
Bruce Buck, chairman of Chelsea and the Premier League’s Nominations Committee, said: "We are very pleased to appoint such a capable leader to this important role.
"We had a very strong field, but Susanna was the outstanding choice given her track record in managing complex businesses through transformation and digital disruption.
"She is a leading figure in the broadcasting industry, a proven business executive and a great developer of people. She is ideally suited to the role and we are confident she will be able to take the Premier League on to new heights.
"Richard Scudamore, having provided exceptional stewardship for almost 20 years, will leave us at the end of the year in great shape and with an excellent Executive Team and Board able to fully support Susanna."
