One of the main candidates to become the new chair of Football Federation Australia has withdrawn from the race to replace Steven Lowy, with Judith Griggs stepping out of the board elections.
In a letter penned to the FFA, Griggs confirmed she will no longer be in the running for the top job in Australian football due to her international business commitments.
In a letter seen by Fairfax Media, Griggs expressed a desire to continue assisting in Australian football but has ruled out being part of the new board, to be elected on November 19.
Griggs confirmed to Fairfax Media she would no longer contend for the board. "I felt after careful reflection that I might not be able to do proper justice from a time perspective to the role and responsibilities of director, if elected," she said.
Griggs previously headed the Congress Review Working Group which oversaw the governance reforms within Australian football. Lowy announced he would step down from his role in the wake-up of the reforms passed.
Griggs' previous roles include chief of the Australian Grand Prix.
The likes of media personality Craig Foster, former Capital Football boss Heather Reid and referee Mark Shield are among the 11 remaining candidates to be apppointed to the board and become the new chair of the FFA.