Former America’s Cup CEO Appointed to UK Athletics Board

UK Athletics (UKA) has appointed the former CEO of the America’s Cup, Richard Worth, as a new Senior Independent Director and will join the board on July 4.

Worth will join the board of UKA in a Non-Executive capacity following an open recruitment process, focusing on commercial and marketing areas.

His appointment will follow the departure of outgoing Director John Taylor, who will step down from the board in September.

Worth said: “As a lifelong fan of many sports, and with a specific interest in athletics, I am certain I can offer a high level of experience to the role, and I have no doubt many were interested in this opportunity.

“Athletics is in a superb position in a post home Games era. Having the 2017 IAAF and IPC World Championships on the horizon as well as key events such as the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games taking place this year, the sport has so many opportunities to thrive both commercially and in terms of British performances.”

Worth has held key roles in the area of sports presentation marketing and commercial strategy throughout his career, firstly as an Executive producer at ITV, before key marketing roles at TEAM Marketing AG leading the commercial operation for the UEFA Champions League, and as CEO of Sportfive.

Of Worth’s appointment, Ed Warner, Chairman of UKA said: “I am delighted to welcome Richard Worth as UKA’s new Senior Independent Director. Richard has a wealth of commercial and broadcast experience across a number of sports, including athletics, stretching back many years.

“I’m sure his contribution will prove invaluable to the development of British Athletics over the coming years.”