British Triathlon Searches for New CEO

The British Triathlon Federation are seeking a new chief executive after current incumbent Zara Hyde Peters decided to leave the organisation. 

After six years with the organisation, Peters has left to explore new challenges.

Peters said: “It is a hard decision to step away from this role and this sport. The last six years have been some of the most enjoyable of my working life. But one of our organisation values is embracing change, something I am putting into practice with a move to a new leadership challenge through joining the NHS Executive Fast Track programme, part of the NHS’s drive for innovation, to bring fresh ideas, perspective and thinking into positions in the health service, and to work alongside the talented leaders who are already working in the NHS.

“Triathlon is a young sport and is still developing, so I look forward to watching the further growth and success of the sport. I have been Chief Executive for six incredible years and just as good governance dictates that Boards should evolve and change, I genuinely believe that the same is true of the staff leadership.”

Under her control, the sport has undergone a massive growth in participation, a significant shift in public profile and capped an amazing four-year journey when record crowds lined the route in Hyde Park to cheer home the first two triathletes to ever win Olympic medals for Team GB, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee.

Ian Howard TD, Chair of the British Triathlon Board said: “Zara leaves the Federation in fantastic shape for the future, but the organisation has high aspirations and we are looking for an exceptional individual to take the BTF forward to Rio 2016 and beyond. We believe this role will attract applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and we are looking forward to the challenge of selecting the best candidate.”