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29/05/2024
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New members welcomed to the CIMSPA Board of Trustees

The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) is pleased to announce that Donna Fraser OBE OLY and Gavin Stewart have been appointed to its board of trustees.

Tara Dillon, CEO, CIMSPA added:

“On behalf of CIMSPA, I would like to welcome the new trustees to the board and look forward to working with them in their new role. Their knowledge and experience will assist us in strengthening our position as the chartered professional body that sets standards in sport and physical activity and represents its workforce.”


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You can find out more about Donna and Gavin below.

 

Donna Fraser head and shoulders

Donna Fraser OBE OLY

Donna Fraser OBE OLY has over 20 years’ experience as an international athlete and successful businessperson.

Following an impressive athletics career, representing Team GB at four Olympic Games, Donna took on leadership roles with a range of organisations.

In 2021 Donna was awarded an OBE in the New Years Honours which acknowledged her outstanding contributions to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. In 2022, Donna was named World Athletics’ Woman of the Year.

Donna is a non-executive director and EDI Board Champion for the Commonwealth Games England and is now Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for the Professional Cricketers’ Association.

Gavin Stewart head and shoulders

Gavin Stewart

Gavin Stewart has extensive experience in the financial services sector including 27 years working for financial services regulators.

Prior to his financial services career, Gavin competed internationally as a rower, participating in two Olympic Games.

Gavin has also worked in sports administration and been Chair of the BOA Athletes’ Commission and UK Sport’s Lottery Panel.

Gavin is also a writer having published a novel and numerous blogs and articles on financial services and regulation.

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