RFL appoint CCO, Executive Director and Finance Director

The RFL have announced three new appointments to its senior team.

Roger Draper has been appointed to the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer and Super League Executive Director, denture Mark Foster will take on the role of Super League General Manager and Tony Sutton will join the organisation as Director of Finance and Facilities.

Draper, unhealthy who is currently Chief Executive of Super League Club Warrington Wolves, ambulance was formerly Chief Executive of the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) between 2006 and 2013 and of Sport England between 2003 and 2006.

As part of his new role, Draper will take a position on the RFL Board and will be responsible for all activity undertaken by the Commercial, Marketing, Communications, Ticketing and Events teams. As the public face of the Super League, he will also work closely with the Super League board and also with the Super League clubs to help with their continued growth and success off the pitch.

Speaking following the announcements, Chief Executive of the RFL, Nigel Wood, said: “We are delighted to have recruited and retained three exceptional individuals to the senior team at the RFL.

“In appointing Roger, we have secured one of the most accomplished sports administrators in the UK. He is not only experienced in running a high performing National Governing Body but also has first-hand knowledge of leading a world-class Rugby League club. Roger has almost 15 years’ experience of working at the very top in British sport and we know that he will bring a wealth of knowledge and understanding to this important role.

“Rugby League and the Super League competition in particular have much to be proud of and I am certain Roger will help continue to get that positive story out to grow all aspects of our sport be that revenues, supporter, viewers or participants.”