David Gallop is the former Chief Executive Officer of Football Federation Australia (FFA) and the National Rugby League (NRL).

David’s tenure of FIFA between 2012 and 2019 coincided with a period of stability, growth and innovation in Australian football, underpinned by the successful 2015 AFC Asian Cup that saw the Socceroos crowned as the Champions of Asia, Australia’s qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil and 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the Matildas’ inspiring run during the quarterfinals of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada and qualification for 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Jordan.

On the domestic front, initiatives include the launch of the Westfield FFA Cup, roll out of the Aldi MiniRoos initiative, Foxtel A-League All Stars, the National Premier League, and sustained growth in Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League ratings, crowds and memberships.

David entered the world of Football with a rich sporting background having been Chief Executive of the National Rugby League (NRL) for over a decade (2002 to 2012) where he guided the game through one of it’s most successful era in terms of crowds, television ratings and commercial success. Prior to this he held the Legal Adviser role to the game, since the NRL’s inception in 1997.

One of the most respected sporting administrators in Australia, David was appointed to the restructured Australian Sports Commission in 2008 and served as Deputy Chairman until the end of his term in 2014.

In 2016, David was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for significant services to sports administration through executive roles with football and rugby league organisations, and to the community.