Debbie Hewitt MBE, Football Association’s first woman chair and one of the UK’s most influential, has been elected as the new FIFA Vice-President.
Hewitt became the first female FIFA Vice-President in the history of the organisation, following the 47th UEFA Congress in Lisbon, Portugal, where she secured 39 of 55 votes.
Congratulations to Debbie Hewitt MBE, Chair of The Football Association, who has been elected as a FIFA Vice-President!
— The FA (@FA) April 5, 2023
She has secured a four-year term in the seat historically reserved by the world governing body for a UK representative.
In January 2022, Hewitt became the first woman to chair the Football Association after being unanimously elected to lead the governing body.
Debbie Hewitt to Become First Woman to Chair the Football Association
The FA Chair, and new FIFA Vice-President, Debbie Hewitt, said: “I am honoured to be appointed as a FIFA Vice-President and sincerely thank European football associations for their support.
“My aim is to be a meaningful voice for UEFA in international debates as FIFA seeks to grow the game. I will work hard to promote good governance and transparency, and strengthen UEFA’s relations with FIFA.”
Photo 1 Caption: Debbie Hewitt MBE, Chair of The Football Association, who has been elected as the new FIFA Vice-President. Photo: The FA (Twitter)
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