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WRU appoints businessman Faulkner as independent chair
The Welsh Rugby Union has named businessman Faulkner as its new independent chair.
He is returning to Welsh rugby, which he said has played an important role in his life.
The WRU oversees rugby in Wales.
As chair, Faulkner will lead the board in setting the game’s strategic direction and hold the organisation’s executive team and staff to account for carrying it out.
He will also serve as a global ambassador for the union.
Faulkner said he would begin by listening to people involved in the game and remain open to challenge.
WRU chief executive Abi Tierney said she was ready to work with him to advance Welsh rugby at all levels.
The Welsh Rugby Union has named businessman Lyndon Faulkner as its new independent chair.
The WRU says he will lead the board in setting the strategic direction for rugby in Wales and hold its executive team and staff to account.
Faulkner will also act as a global ambassador for the organisation.
He said he would begin by listening and remain open to credible challenge.
WRU chief executive Abi Tierney said she and Faulkner were ready to work together to advance Welsh rugby.
- Who
- The Welsh Rugby Union appointed businessman Lyndon Faulkner.
- What
- He was named the WRU’s new independent chair.
- When
- Not stated
- Where
- Wales
- Why
- Not stated
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- Appointee
- Lyndon Faulkner
- Position
- Independent chair of the Welsh Rugby Union
- Additional role
- Global ambassador for the WRU
- Mandate
- Lead the board in setting the strategic direction for Welsh rugby and hold the executive team and staff to account
What people are saying
This is a pivotal time for the game and I will start by listening to those around me and of course remaining open to credible challenge.
I know Lyndon and I are ready to form a formidable team working to advance Welsh rugby at all levels.
He brings a fresh perspective and added value to both our rugby and business thinking and I know that he will be a huge asset to the game.
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