Opportunity Details

The client is dedicated to promoting diversity in sports sector boardrooms by introducing more females into board positions for various national governing bodies. Through a rigorous and transparent procedure based on merit, they have successfully helped NGBs achieve the target of a minimum of 30% of each gender on their Boards. By connecting with individuals from within sport and other commercial sectors, The client has been able to appoint candidates with diverse sector experience and functional expertise, enhancing the organizational and commercial aspects of the boards they join.

Some of the females introduced to NGBs by The client include Tove Okunniwa, CEO of London Sport, with a background in marketing and a passion for diversity and equality. Julia Newton, Chair of GB Taekwondo, is a successful entrepreneur with a strong awareness of sports business and governance. Clare Wardle, Chair of Basketball England, brings impressive legal and business expertise from her previous roles in FTSE 100 organizations. Gillian Wilmot, Chair of Sports Coach UK, has a background in launching successful businesses and working with tech entrepreneurs.

Ruth Daniels, Chair of Rounders England, is a board-level business leader with experience in strategy, change management, and stakeholder relations. Bronagh Kennedy, Non-Executive Director of British Canoeing, is a highly experienced Company Secretary and General Counsel with a background in the water industry. Lucy Walker, Non-Executive Director of GB Boxing, is a Chartered Accountant with finance roles in major companies like Whitbread and Tesco. The client's commitment to promoting diversity and expertise in sports governance is evident through the individuals they have introduced to various NGBs.