The Northern Premier League announce board changes for 2024/25

The Northern Premier League have confirmed the appointment of a new CEO and Vice Chairman.

Angie Firth, formley the General Manager, has been moved up to CEO whilst Toby MacCormac, chairman of National League Side Warrington Town, replaces the outgoing Keith Brown as Vice-Chairman.

Brown will stay on as a Director and member of the Executive Committee.

Speaking on the appointment of their new CEO League chairman Mark Harris commented: "The league has undergone radical changes and is certain to evolve even more over the next 12-24 months as we implement the new NLS Strategy. In her 15 years with the League, Angie has handled an ever-growing workload with positivity and commitment, often foregoing leave to ensure the NPL provides its clubs, FA, and other stakeholders with optimal service. Angie, lives, breathes and sleeps the Northern Premier League and richly deserves her promotion."

Angie Firth thanked the NPL board. "There are significant changes coming for the Northern Premier League and the NLS, starting now and for the next three years initially. To be entrusted with the delivery of new objectives, enhanced levels of governance and the increased exposure for Steps 3 & 4 is a huge honour, and a challenge which I relish. I have a great team around me, officers, and directors alike, and I will do my best to lead from the front as CEO of the Northern Premier League."

Harris also paid tribute to Keith Brown for his long tenure “How Keith managed to combine club duties, league respon­sibi­lities and fighting our corner at the FA with being a school governor is beyond me. But he managed it superbly. Thankfully, his wisdom and knowledge will not be lost to the board or myself. As my mentor, I owe Keith a debt I can never repay. However, I look forward to working with him for as long as he wishes to work with us.”