Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck said Fry had the "correct blend of experience, skills, attitude and demeanour to represent the best interests of the Premier League".Fry has spent most of his career as a corporate finance advisor after graduating with first-class honours from Magdalen College, Oxford.Chairmen of the Premier League's 20 clubs endorsed Fry's appointment at a meeting on Friday. Buck, along with Stoke's Peter Coates, Manchester United's David Gill and former Blackburn chairman John Williams, led the recruitment process.He is chairman of dairy group Dairy Crest and a senior advisor to the board of investment bank Espirito Santo.Fry was described by the Premier League as a "keen spectator" at matches involving champions Manchester United.Buck added: "Anthony's CV speaks for itself, but we were particularly impressed by his aptitude for and understanding of the role, as well as believing his style to be particularly well-suited to developing effective working relationships with both the member clubs and the executive of the Premier League.His appointment means that three of the key people who help run English football are fans of the Red Devils.Fry praised the achievements of the Premier League, and added: "I am looking forward immensely to helping the clubs and the executive improve on what is already an incredibly successful competition and business.The others are Greg Dyke, who takes over as Football Association chairman this summer, and FA vice-chairman Gill, who hopes to join Uefa's executive committee.
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