Richard Palmer-Jones appointed to Swim England’s Sport Operation Committee

Swim England has appointed Richard Palmer-Jones to its Sport Operations Committee (SOC).

Palmer-Jones has an extensive background in sport both inside and outside of aquatics and is currently on the board of directors for the Swim England North East Region.

During his career, he has worked with two of the world’s largest sports brands in Adidas (where he was brand director) and currently Under Armour where he heads the golf division in Europe.

He takes his place on the committee for the next four years where he replaces Ian Mackenzie who’s term has come to an end.

In his new role, Palmer-Jones will report directly to the Swim England Board and has a wide brief which includes overseeing the effective delivery of the aquatics sports.

Commenting on his appointment, he was looking forward to being able to “positively impact on the pathway”.

He said: “As someone who’s been a club chair, regional board member and a parent of a swimmer, I’ve been able to see that journey first hand and to have the chance to positively impact that is something which really stood out to me.

“One thing that is really important to me is to help foster that special environment that being in an aquatics club can bring and to help keep people in the sport for longer.”