Published Aug 12, 2026, 5:53 AM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 2 sources

Kick It Out: Sanjay Bhandari to step down as chair after seven years in role at the end of the season

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Kick It Out: Sanjay Bhandari to step down as chair after seven years in role at the end of the season

Kick It Out chair Sanjay Bhandari will leave his role at the end of the 2026/27 season. Bhandari, who was appointed chair in 2019, will step down after more than seven years in the role. During his tenure, he has overseen a transformation of the organisation, including improved financial independence and governance, the appointment of an entirely new board and leadership team, and a new team structure. Kick It Out launched its new five-year strategy, Football United, last year, while Samuel Okaf