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Ex-FA chief joins Albion

6:30pm Monday 28th May 2012 in Sport

Paul Barber was previously commercial director for the Football Association Paul Barber was previously commercial director for the Football Association

Albion have appointed Paul Barber as the club’s new chief executive.

The former Football Association commercial director and Tottenham Hotspur executive director arrives with a wealth of experience, both from the football and business sectors.

He will begin in his new role on June 18.

Barber said, “I am delighted to be joining such an ambitious and well-run club, with such a dedicated owner and board of directors.

“The club has made great progress on and off the pitch, and I am looking forward to expanding on what has already been achieved by the club and its staff in moving from Withdean to the excellent Amex Stadium.”

The 45-year-old spent the past two years as CEO at Vancouver Whitecaps, leading the club's transition to Major League Soccer, and two stadium moves.

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