David Bernstein (executive)

David Bernstein (born 22 May 1943) is a British business executive who was the former chairman of French Connection.

A chartered accountant by trade, Bernstein has also been involved in the footballing world and was the chairman of Manchester City Football Club from 1998 to 2003, a period of revival and stability in the club's 130 year history.

Bernstein is also president of National Association of Disabled Supporters and has been chairman of Wembley Stadium Limited since July 2008,

Bernstein has been the FA chairman since January 2011 and was selected as Lord Triesman replacement by the FA Council in December 2010. He has since revealed his main priorities as chairman were reducing dissent and increasing respect in English football,

Manchester City

Bernstein began supporting Manchester City in 1954 and watched the 1956 FA Cup Final between City and Birmingham City, despite it coinciding with the day of his Bar Mitzvah. He joined Manchester City in 1994 as a board member and replaced outgoing chairman Francis Lee as chairman in...
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