JFA announces new CEO with "passion for Jersey football"

Wednesday 26 June 2024

The Jersey Football Association has announced the appointment of a new CEO.

Tim Pryor – who previously worked for the JFA as Marketing, Communications and Events Manager – brings with him well over a decade of involvement in local football.

Mr Pryor has spent the past three years as a Head of Communications with the Government of Jersey.

He also previously worked as BBC Radio Jersey’s Sports Editor and at Jersey Sport.

Pictured: Tim Pryor is the new CEO of the Jersey Football Association

Mr Pryor is a current member of the JFA’s Competitions Committee, and the manager of both Rozel Rovers women’s team and the Jersey Under-18 women’s side.

He replaces departing CEO David Kennedy, who is leaving the JFA to take on a similar role Jersey Sport.

Jimmy Kelly, Chair of the Jersey FA Board of Directors, said: “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to appoint Tim to this important role.

“Throughout the recruitment process, he demonstrated his excellent communication skills as well as an ability to connect with people at all levels. His passion for football in Jersey was evident throughout.

“I am excited to be able to work alongside Tim to build on the great work that David Kennedy has delivered over the previous four years. Tim is the ideal person to drive the JFA forward.”

Massively proud to be chosen to head up the @JerseyFA team and to drive forward football here in the island.

Looking forward to working with all the brilliant volunteers too, who put so many hours into our game on and off the pitch ???? https://t.co/CV2pTkSDEZ

— Tim Pryor (@tim_pryor) June 25, 2024

Mr Pryor added: “I’m thankful to Jimmy and the Board for putting their faith in me, and I’m excited to be given this opportunity to take up the baton from David and continue to progress the development of football in Jersey.

“Football has always been a major part of my life. I love how it stirs the emotions, brings people together and can be a real positive force in our island community.

“The Jersey FA is blessed with a brilliant team, both in the office and out on the pitch, supported by so many volunteers across the grassroots game.

"I’m looking forward to working with them all to ensure our sport continues to flourish.”