James Johnson (sports administrator)

James Johnson (born 21 May 1982) is an Australian sports administrator and attorney.[1][2][3][4] He is presently the CEO of Football Federation Australia (FFA).[5][6][7][8] Johnson is also a non-executive advisory board member of the Association Football Development Program Global – founded and chaired by HRH Prince Ali Bin Hussein.[9] He was previously a senior executive at the Asian Football Confederation, FIFA and City Football Group / Manchester City Football Club.[10][11]

James Johnson
Personal information
Date of birth 21 May 1982
Place of birth Crewe, Cheshire, UK
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2005 Boston University Terriers 57 (13)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Brisbane Strikers
National team
1998–1999 Australia U-17 13 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Early life and education

Johnson was born in England to Australian parents who were working in the country. His parents returned to Australia when Johnson was six months old and he grew up in Rockhampton. At the age of 13, his family moved to Brisbane.[12] Johnson pursued his undergraduate degree at Boston University in Business and Finance. He then studied law at Bond University and graduated with Honours as Juris Doctor.[13]

Playing career

Johnson was a youth international soccer player for the Australia national under-17 soccer team.[14] He was selected in the Australia squad for the 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship but was cut ahead of the tournament due to injury.[15] Between 2002 and 2005, Johnson played for Boston University Terriers, scoring 13 times in 57 matches.[16][17] He continued playing at club level until 2007 for Brisbane Strikers and Danang FC.

Working life

After his retirement, Johnson joined Clarke Kann Lawyers, a private practice law firm, where he worked in the areas of corporate law, litigation, and industrial relations.

After working for a year with Clarke Kann Lawyers, Johnson joined Professional Footballers Australia (PFA). Johnson worked for two years at this organization as a player relations executive.[18]

In 2011, Johnson was appointed as the director of international relations and development at The Asian Football Confederation in Malaysia.[19]

In 2013, Johnson moved to Zurich and joined FIFA as a senior manager of member associations.[20] After serving for two years on this post, Johnson was appointed as the head of professional football in 2015. He worked until 2018 at this position.[21]

After his exit from FIFA, Johnson joined the City Football Group in the UK. He worked for a year as a senior vice president of external affairs. In 2020, Johnson became the CEO of the Football Federation Australia.[13][22][23]

Organisations

Personal life
  • Football Federation Australia
  • Association Football Development Program

Awards

Johnson is the recipient of Leaders in Sport, Leaders Under 40 Class 2016 award.

References
  1. Stensholt, John (27 June 2020). "The visionary guiding soccer's revolution". The Australian. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  2. "'Football people' for Johnson's FFA - What exactly are they?". The World Game. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  3. "'We'll get through this and be stronger for it': FFA CEO James Johnson's message to Australia's football community". A-League.com.au. Football Federation Australia. 24 March 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  4. Lynch, Michael (10 April 2020). "'It's all on the table': FFA boss foreshadows change". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  5. Rugari, Vince (15 January 2020). "Why new FFA boss isn't daunted by Australian sport's toughest gig". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  6. "5 impact issues where James Johnson can make a difference | FootballToday.news". footballtoday.news. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  7. "Who We Are - News - Johnson: Stakeholder engagement is key". FIFA.com. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  8. "FIFA, AFC to help solve Indonesian football crisis". Antara News. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  9. "Our Team". AFDP Global. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  10. "FFA Appoints James Johnson As New Chief Executive Officer". Ministry of Sport. 9 December 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  11. "James Johnson named new CEO of Football Federation Australia". USA Today. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  12. Monteverde, Marco (7 December 2019). "Homecoming for FFA boss". The Courier-Mail. p. 84.
  13. "FFA confirms appointment of new Chief Executive Officer James Johnson". Football Federation Australia. 6 December 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  14. Smithies, Tom (6 December 2019). "From Joeys to big boss". Daily Telegraph. p. 94.
  15. "Deserves a medal". The Sydney Morning Herald. 2 December 1999. p. 45. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  16. "Jamie Johnson - Men's Soccer". Boston University Athletics. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  17. "Johnson Signs with Pro Soccer Team in Australia". Boston University Athletics. 2 May 2006. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  18. "Football Victoria Welcomes New FFA CEO James Johnson". Football Victoria. 9 December 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  19. "James Johnson named new CEO of Football Federation Australia". USA Today. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  20. "FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: FFA chief executive James Johnson slams England over Colombia vote, Australia, New Zealand". Fox Sports. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  21. "EXCLUSIVE | Clubs braced for transfer crackdown". Evening Standard. 8 June 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  22. "James Johnson announced as the new FFA chief executive". the Guardian. Australian Associated Press. 6 December 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  23. Barton, Joe (23 August 2020). "FFA CEO James Johnson opens up on promotion-relegation, transfers and the next step in XI Principles". The Australian. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  24. "James Johnson appointed FFA CEO, David Gallop, Chris Nikou, Football Federation Australia, latest updates". Fox Sports. 6 December 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
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