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Executive search specialist Sports Recruitment International has been appointed by Commonwealth Games England (CGE) to manage the appointment of new board directors as part of a radical shake up of the organisation’s priorities and objectives.

With the 2010 Commonwealth Games rapidly approaching, GCE has taken the opportunity to redefine the board’s remit, and as a result, is looking for directors with strong experience in sport, finance, marketing & communications and governance to join Chairman, Sir Andrew Foster on CGE’s board.

Ann Hogbin, Chief Executive of CGE commented, ‘CGE has made great progress across all areas of the organisation and these appointments enforce our commitment to continuing that development. In the current economic and sporting climate, it is important for organisations to have expertise internally to help adapt to the changing conditions. By strengthening the board in several key areas, we will be better placed to make the most of the opportunities available and give ourselves the best chance of success in Delhi and Glasgow’.

Leigh Hine, Head of Elite Performance & Participation at Sports Recruitment International, believes the appointments are a sign of the changing attitudes towards board positions within domestic and international sport. ‘We are delighted to be selected by The CGE to work on these crucial appointments and look forward to helping them prepare for the opportunities ahead. By sourcing a board with complementary experience from inside and outside the sector, CGE can draw on a range of skills to help them prepare for what promises to be a very bright future’.

Candidates for the positions can come from a wide range of backgrounds but a passion and enthusiasm for sport and its continued development are a prerequisite. Working alongside the other directors and the Chairman, Sir Andrew Foster, it is expected that the commitment will be 4-6 meetings per year.