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Diversity in Sport Leadership Network

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Partners
Sport England & UK Sport
Location
London
Overview

 

Perrett Laver has particular expertise serving a dynamic range of organisations across the sports sector with executive and non-executive appointments.

 

 


 

Introduction to the Diversity in Sports Leadership Programme

Annual audits on the diversity profile of the Boards of national governing bodies of sport (NGBs) and other sports bodies show that there is a significant lack of diversity.

 

 

Since 2019, Sport England and UK Sport have been working in partnership with executive search firm, Perrett Laver, and selected partners to identify and develop a talent pool of nearly 300 diverse “Board Ready” candidates.

The aim is to proactively tackle inequalities and to reduce the barriers that persist for people who often feel excluded or unable to access Board opportunities.

The Programme seeks to enable culture change for wider diversity and greater representation across sports Boards, thereby influencing the sector to realise the power of people and leadership and the value of good governance, producing valuable insight, data and learning to encourage a more reflective, productive, sustainable and responsible sector.

Partners We Have Supported To Date

The British Olympic Association
England Netball
England Athletics
British Curling
Table Tennis England

Which Partners are Eligible for Support?

 

 

All tier 3 and other nominated organisations who meet the principles and requirements of the Code for Sports Governance qualify for support and can use the services offered completely free of charge.

If you are unclear whether you are eligible for support, please contact the relevant Sports Council.

Aside from the publicly available support provided by Perrett Laver, further advice and support may sometimes be limited where you are already working with a different third party. Please liaise with us directly should you consider there to be a potential conflict of interest.

Perrett Laver’s The 7-Step Toolkit

The services offered are completely free of charge and there for you to utilise as and when required. There are a couple of options that you might want to consider, outlined below. In the first instance, Perrett Laver provides a useful Toolkit.

The 7-Step Toolkit Overview

Step 1: Identify your Needs
Step 2: Design the Process
Step 3: Promoting the Role
Step 4: Deciding on a Shortlist
Step 5: Assessment and Appointment
To Learn more download the full information sheet

Diversity in Sport Leadership Network

Our Sports Expertise

Partner & Sector Lead, Sports, UKAME

Imogen Baird

Country Managing Partner, Australia

Janelle Entwistle

Country Managing Partner, Ireland

Michelle Scanlon

Imogen Baird

Partner & Sector Lead, Sports, UKAME

Imogen is a Partner & Sector Lead, Sports for UKAME.

Her experience includes work across the sporting landscape, in both the professional and recreational game. As well as NGBs, teams and clubs, she has worked extensively with charities and foundations that interface with sport and non-departmental governing bodies, on board and senior executive roles. Other experience includes across education and research leadership, and the wider UK voluntary sector.

Imogen holds a first class BA (Hons) in English Literature from the University of Exeter with College Commendation, and an MA with distinction in Critical Methodologies from King’s College London. She is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Prior to joining Perrett Laver, Imogen held the position of Vice-President (Academic Affairs) at Exeter University Students’ Guild.

Imogen previously competed to international level as part of the Great Britain Karate team and continues to enjoy all aspects of health and fitness.

Janelle Entwistle

Country Managing Partner, Australia

Janelle is Managing Partner of our Australian operations and leads our office in Sydney.

Her senior level executive search experience includes Senior Academic and Administrative appointments globally in higher education and research and for organisations across the cultural and sports sectors.

She holds a Bachelor degree in Social Science and a Master degree in Marketing from The University of Newcastle, and a Master degree in Management from The Australian National University.  Janelle has significant experience in strategic marketing and communications, student recruitment, relationship management, events, business development and international relations. Prior to joining Perrett Laver, Janelle held senior management roles at the Australian National University and the University of Newcastle and is experienced in sports administration having held the position of General Manager for Netball Tasmania, and has also held senior marketing and communications positions in the mining and not-for-profit sectors. Janelle has travelled extensively, particularly across Asia.

Michelle Scanlon

Country Managing Partner, Ireland

Michelle is a Managing Partner.

Michelle works in Perrett Laver’s Dublin office. She is a Partner, former Head of the Project Management team and has worked across a number of Perrett Laver’s global Offices including London, Chicago and Hong Kong. She works with organisations across our Global Higher Education, Sport, Social Impact and Health sectors.

 

 

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