Football Australia chief executive James Johnson quits less than a year from Women's Asian CupTopic:Australia Soccer42m ago42 minutes agoThu 8 May 2025 at 5:50amJames Johnson has resigned from his role as Football Australia chief executive. (AAP: Dan Himbrechts)In short:Football Australia chief executive James Johnson has resignedJohnson announced his decision to FA staff on ThursdayWhat's next?FA will search for a new chief executive with the Women's Asian Cup in Australia scheduled for next Marchabc.net.au/news/football-australia-chief-executive-james-johnson-quits/105269806Link copiedShareShare articleFootball Australia (FA) is on the hunt for a new chief executive after James Johnson resigned.Johnson informed staff of his intention to step down from the role at a meeting on Thursday.It leaves the governing body in search of a new figurehead less than a year out from the Women's Asian Cup.Johnson joined FA in 2020 after previously working for the AFC and the City Football Group.James Johnson with Tony Gustavsson during the Matildas' World Cup semifinal against England in 2023."It has been a privilege to lead Football Australia for the past five-and-a-half years, having had the pleasure to work alongside the most talented, committed and dedicated staff, executives and board members," Johnson said."As someone who is immensely passionate about Australian football, this decision has not come easy, but I believe the time is right to step down."I want to extend my thank you to the Football Australia board and everyone within the Australian football community for their support during my tenure."Football is a local and global sport so no matter where I am, I will always be here to support Football Australia and Australian football."Among the most significant moves of his tenure were the recruitment of ex-Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson and the decision to retain former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold after the 2022 World Cup.Johnson has also pushed through a long-awaited second division competition — the Australian Championship — which is set to begin later this year.FA has been contacted for comment.ABC/AAPPosted 42m ago42 minutes agoThu 8 May 2025 at 5:50am, updated 39m ago39 minutes agoThu 8 May 2025 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