Alliance Chief Executive announces retirement

Sport and Recreation Alliance Chief Executive, Tim Lamb, today announced his intention to retire from the post in February 2014.

His decision to retire follows an extensive programme of modernisation of the Alliance, the agreement by its board to a new strategic direction and the successful negotiation of a new, in-principle three-year funding deal with Sport England under the ambit of the long-standing contract agreed between the two organisations.

Lamb, aged 60, will step down after eight years leading the Alliance, which he joined following a similar term of office as Chief Executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board.

The outgoing CEO said he was pleased to be leaving the Alliance in good shape, which the board believes is now well positioned to play even more of a leading role in the future of sport and recreation in the UK.

“I’ve been considering retirement since I turned 60 earlier this year, but the time now feels right to hand over to somebody else.

"The Alliance’s funding is secure, our board has agreed on a new strategic direction for the organisation and, with the Olympic and Paralympic cycle beginning again, it feels like a good time to sign off.

“Leading the Alliance has been a fantastic privilege and I would like to think that the person who takes over from me will be inheriting an organisation which retains an important and influential role within the sport and recreation community in this country.

"It’s a great job and he or she will be lucky to have it.”

Alliance chair Andy Reed paid tribute to the work of the outgoing chief executive.

“Tim has steered the organisation through some significant changes during his time here. His tenure has been marked by a real period of modernisation and increased professionalism, reflecting the needs of our broad and diverse membership.

"From re-naming and re-branding the organisation, through managing an office move, to leading a process of significant internal structural change, Tim has overseen a period for the Alliance which has created an organisation fit for the members it serves and for the changing face of sport and recreation in the 21st century.

“He will leave in the new year with our thanks and appreciation, and the search now starts for his successor.”

Notes to editors

1. The Sport and Recreation Alliance is the independent umbrella body for the national governing and representative bodies of sport and recreation in the UK.
2. Counting over 300 diverse organisations within its membership from The FA to The Ramblers, the Alliance exists to promote the benefits that sport and recreation bring to society. It works to reduce adverse impacts from legislation or other causes and provides a range of high quality services to enable its member organisations to operate more effectively.
3. For media enquiries contact Libby Jellie from the Sport and Recreation Alliance on 020 7976 3933 or email ljellie@sportandrecreation.org.uk.
4. Follow the Alliance on Twitter: @sportrectweets.

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