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David Sheepshanks, Adviser

With a business background in the food industry, David Sheepshanks established and became the majority shareholder of Suffolk Foods Ltd, a major manufacturer of mayonnaise and sauces. David joined the Ipswich Town Board in 1987 and was appointed as Club Chairman from 1995 up until May 2009, (having been an avid supporter of the Club since the age of 12). In January 1997 he was elected Chairman of the Football League with a mandate to drive a reorganisation and modernising process for the League, which he undertook in two years. Between 1997-2000 and since 2003 he has represented the League on the main Football Association Board and the FA International Committee. David is currently Chairman of two subsidiaries of The FA, namely, The National Football Centre and FA Learning, the latter being the educational arm of the FA concerned with Coach Education. He also Chairs the Ipswich Town Community Trust and The Suffolk Foundation, alongside many other charitable interests.

David is a founding partner and Chairman of Alexander Ross, new strategic advisory specialists in the Football Industry. He is also a renowned speaker on business motivation and leadership.

Recently he has become Chairman of Environmental Biotech UK which has made stunning advances in the effective, yet eco-friendly treatment of drainage problems caused by the disposal of fats, oils and grease (FOG). David is a Deputy Lieutenant of Suffolk (2005) and was given an Honorary Doctorate from The University of East Anglia for services to the community (2004).