Quick Info
| Profession | Businesswoman and sports administrator |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 31/08/1963 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Debbie Hewitt
15/10/2026
Debbie Hewitt, who sits on the FIFA Council as a vice-president, pressed FIFA president Gianni Infantino at the council's meeting in Zurich over his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. She said Infantino had not answered serious questions about the plan and other controversies, and questioned whether he remains fit to lead FIFA. Infantino publicly apologised for the botched proposal at the same meeting.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Alison Deborah Moira Hewitt |
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| Summary | Debbie Hewitt MBE is a British businesswoman and sports administrator. She was appointed chair of the Football Association in June 2021 and took up the role in January 2022, becoming the first woman to hold the post. She was previously chairwoman of The Restaurant Group. |
| Honours | MBE for services to business and the public sector, 2011 New Year Honours |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University of Bath | MBA (distinction) |
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| Nottingham Trent University | Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration (2022) |
| London Business School | Honorary Fellowship (2024) |
Personal Life
| Growing Up | Grew up in Nottinghamshire |
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| Marital Status | Married |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Paul Hewitt |
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Family
| Spouse | Paul Hewitt |
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| Children | 2 |
| Father | Referee of amateur football matches |
| Grandfather | Dr Vivian Brackstone MBE |
Career
| Early Career | Management training scheme at Marks & Spencer |
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| Other | Member of the UK Soft Power Council |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her full name is Alison Deborah Moira Hewitt. | |
| 2. She developed a passion for football by watching her father referee amateur matches. | |
| 3. Her grandfather received an MBE for saving fellow prisoners-of-war in a Japanese prison camp. | |
| 4. She did not initially go to university and began her career on a Marks & Spencer management training scheme. | |
| 5. She is the first elected female British Vice President of the FIFA Council. | |
| 6. She received the Chartered Companion of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development status in 2021. |
