Phil Alexander is the new chief executive at Bristol City.
Alexander worked at Selhurst Park for 26 years before taking up a senior advisory role at League One Wycombe.
He will take up his new position at the beginning of February.
Jon Lansdown said they are delighted to have someone of Phil's caliber.
He has operated at the highest level of English club football and knows what it takes to succeed.
Alexander will become the new chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Alexander was a kicker for the London Monarchs and won the World Bowl at Wembley in 1991.
"I've been hugely impressed by the ambition of the owner and chairman and I'm very much aware of the passion of the fans and their appetite for success," Alexander told the club website.
The infrastructure at Bristol City is ready for the premier league and I will be working hard with everyone at the club to achieve the goal of promotion