David Bernstein (executive)
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David Bernstein is a British business executive who is the former chairman of French Connection and Manchester City F.C.. Bernstein oversaw the controversial f.c.u.k. advertisement campaign at French Connecton in 1997, and replaced Francis Lee as Manchester City chairman in the 1998. His spell as Manchester City chairman saw the team return to the Premiership from Football League Division Two. He departed Manchester City following a boardroom dispute over the transfer of Robbie Fowler and was succeeded as chairman by John Wardle.
Bernstein is now Chairman of the outdoor retail chain, Blacks Lesiure Group PLC.