Susanna Dinnage has rejected the English Premier League chief executive role just seven weeks after being announced as Richard Scudamore's replacement.

The Premier League will now resume their search for a new chief executive after Dinnage refused to switch to football.

In a statement released on Sunday, the Premier League confirmed the news of Dinnage and stated a committee will reconvene to identify a successor.

MySportDab.com report Dinnage has decided to remain in the role she currently occupies at Discovery.

After starting her career at MTV Networks, Dinnage spent the last decade at Discovery and became global president of the Animal Planet brand.

"Despite her commitment to the Premier League in early November, Susanna Dinnage has now advised the nominations committee that shewill not be taking up the position of chief executive," the statement read.

"The committee has reconvene its search and is talking to candidates.

"There will be no further comment until an appointment is made."

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