Sara Todd, Chair of Swim England South East has been appointed to the Aquatics GB Board.
She joins Joan Wheeler in replacing long-standing Swim England representatives Keith Ashton and Jane Nickerson.
Sara is an experienced procurement expert and executive coach whose career has seen her work in the automotive, food and FMCG industries, helping to support organisational change and collaboration with external partners.
She is a qualified swimming referee, Chair of the Board of the Swim England South East region and is passionate about diversity, inclusion and equity within aquatics. She is also the current president of the Region.
Sara said: “I am very honoured to be appointed to the Aquatics GB Board. It is always a privilege to be part of a team supporting athletes.
“I look forward to bringing my international business acumen and aquatic leadership experience at club and regional level to help drive further success.”
Karen Webb Moss, Aquatics GB Chair, said: “I am delighted to welcome Sara and Joan to our Board.
“Both have enjoyed impressive careers, outside of our sport and within the aquatics environment.
“We know they will play important roles and bring strong contributions as we continue to work towards positive development, in the performance arena and beyond.
“I would also like to thank Keith and Jane for the support, insight and service they have both shown throughout their terms on the Board, and wish them the best for the future.”