Halliday Joins Elite As Rugby Adviser

The chairman of European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR), Simon Halliday, has joined sports recruitment firm, Elite Performance Partners, as a Non-Executive Director and Rugby Adviser.

The former England star and Grand Slam winner boasts an impressive background in banking, having worked for the likes of UBS, Lehman Brothers and Nomura over a 20-year period.

Elite’s Managing Director, David Slemen, said of the appointment: “Simon’s background aligns with the core principles and values of our business. He understands the organisational business objectives within the context of high-performance sport. We’re delighted to have him join our team where his knowledge will be invaluable.”

Halliday also acts as patron for both Help for Heroes and Cardiac Risk in the Young.