More than 35 years of experience delivering success in international sports and leisure management. Seasoned executive with an outstanding track record, career highlights including 6 years as CEO of the Hong Kong Football Association and 16 years as Chairman and CEO of Strategic Leisure, in both cases driving the growth and success of each organization. With an educational background in Sports Studies, progressing on to a long career encompassing coaching, leisure facility management, 10 years in local government, consultancy, and directorships, resulting in exceptional experience and ability across the sports and leisure industry. Passionate about sport, many achievements under the belt, and driven to continue this success into future challenges.Key achievements:• Successful design and implementation of Project Phoenix for the Government of Hong Kong, with transformational results in football.• Securing funding for and overseeing the construction of the National Football Training Centre in Hong Kong.• Advising over 100 UK Local Authorities on strategic delivery plans for sports and leisure.• Prepared 10+ National Governing body sports strategies• Working on The Commonwealth Games and The Olympics.Key expertise and skills:Strategic thinking, strategic planning, strategic execution, executive leadership, securing capital funding, corporate social responsibility, branding, positioning, performance optimization, acquisitions, consultancy, international sports management, training and development, leadership development, local government, communicating, persuading, motivating others, team-work, integrity.