Nabila Zulfiqar Appointed National League Trust Chair

Nabila Zulfiqar has been appointed as the National League Trust’s Chair and will be responsible for overseeing the Trust and its vision for the future.

Zulfiqar takes over from Jack Pearce who officially stood down from the position after over three years in the role.

Bringing a wealth of senior governance, legal and regulatory experience, Zulfiqar has a track record of shaping decision-making and professional standards across multiple sectors including legal services, football, architecture and media. She combines this experience with strategic vision to influence policy.

Currently Chair of the FA’s Judicial Appeals and National Serious Case Panels, Zulfiqar is also an independent director of the British Volleyball Federation. Until earlier this year she was an independent non-executive director at the National League.

Speaking of the news, Jack Pearce, National League Chair, said: “It’s been a pleasure to have been the Trust’s Chair since January 2022, and direct the important role the charity has in supporting National League clubs and the impact they have on their communities.

“The number of clubs and their charities the Trust funds has grown, and I’m proud to have led the Trust through this period. I wish Nabila every success in the role.”

Zulfiqar, added: “It is an honour to take over the role from Jack as Chair of the Trust. I am looking forward to working with the Trust to develop the programmes and projects they deliver enabling greater reach and impact.

“I would like to express my thanks to Jack for the work he has done to support the Trust and the important work it does in the community.

“My thanks also to the Trustees, National League, Premier League and Professional Footballers Association for their continued support.”