Geoffrey Newton

Geoffrey Newton

Board Member and Vice Chair at THE BRITISH PARALYMPIC ASSOCIATION

London, England, United Kingdom
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Leeds Grammar School

About

Experienced CEO and Non Executive Director: worked in commercial sector for Marks & Spencer PLC, and P&OSNc; worked 6 years as Director of Olympic Opportunity at the LDA, responsible for the social and economic legacy of the London Olympic & Paralympic Games: then CEO of the Tennis Foundation, responsible for broadening the base of the sport, with a focus on young people, the disabled and disadvantaged communities.
Non Executive experience includes over 20 years on Board of the AELTC, Wimbledon, and 6 years on Board of the British Paralympic Association, now Vice Chair.
Interested in both Executive and NED roles in commercial and public/charitable sectors, primarily leisure sector, including sport.§1

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Experience

  • THE BRITISH PARALYMPIC ASSOCIATION Graphic

    Board Member and Vice Chair

    THE BRITISH PARALYMPIC ASSOCIATION

    - Present 10 years 11 months

    Charlotte Street, London

    Experienced Non Executive Director (inc 20 yrs on Board of the All England LTC, Wimbledon)

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    Chief Executive Officer

    Tennis Foundation

    - 6 years 7 months

    Responsible for growing participation, focus on young people, the disabled and disadvantaged

Education

  • Leeds Grammar School

    MA in Modern History at Keble College, Oxford Humanities/Humanistic Studies MA

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    Activities and Societies: Oxford Tennis Blue; Captain of joint Oxbridge Prentice Cup team

  • Leeds Grammar School and Oxford University

    MA Oxon

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