Prominent Perth accountant Frank Cooper is set to replace Neale Fong as chairman of the WA Football Commission.
Mr Cooper, who is a partner in accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, will take over as chairman on June 16, bringing to a close Mr Fong's nine-year reign in that position.
Mr Fong has been with the commission for 12 years.
"In recent years, the commission's investment in community football and promoting the sport has paid dividends with outstanding growth in participation rates and record number of WA players playing at a national level," said Dr Fong.
"The commissioners unanimously agreed that, in line with our managed transition strategy, Frank is very well placed to lead the commission as it continues to grow the sport, especially at the grassroots community level.
"I am stepping down with footy in very good shape, with spending on junior, community and WAFL football at record levels. In addition, our two AFL clubs are financially robust and participation levels in the sport have grown by 91% over the past 6 years."
Mr Cooper, a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, has been a commissioner since 2007 and is a former board member of the Fremantle Football Club.
Mr Cooper said he was looking forward to the new role and was keen to help find the best outcome for the stadium issue.
"We live in challenging economic times with many legitimate demands on the public purse. Finding solutions that work for all of the stakeholders involved in the new stadium will require great understanding and co-operation from everyone, and football will play its part in this," he said.