Simon Lewis appointed as Chair of UK Anti-Doping
The Secretary of State has appointed Simon Lewis as the new Chair of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) for a term of 4 years.
Simon Lewis
Simon has been appointed as Chair of UK Anti-Doping and his term will commence on 4 August 2025.
His background is primarily in the Legal Sector where he has practised as a barrister, in various relevant areas of law, and where he now sits as a fee-paid judge. Simon has served in a number of non-executive board-level roles: within workplace relations (at Acas); professional regulation (at Social Work England and at the Bar Standards Board); healthcare (at a mental health and community NHS trust); higher education (at England바카라 사이트檚 leading university for improving social mobility); sport governance; and charity. He has also acted in a range of independent regulatory roles across various sectors: within healthcare, sport, and finance/business.聽聽
Simon grew up in Wales and then Yorkshire, playing representative sports, before graduating from the University of Cambridge.
On his appointment, Simon Lewis said:
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Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport said:
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Jane Rumble, Chief Executive of UKAD said:
바카라 사이트淲e are very pleased to welcome Simon to UKAD. Simon brings his deep and relevant legal and sport governance experience to us at a pivotal time. In addition to a busy sporting calendar of major events UKAD will also soon shape and deliver a new multi-year Strategic Plan. UKAD is also preparing for the launch of the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code.
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Remuneration and Governance Code
The Chair of UK Anti-Doping is remunerated at a rate of 拢20,640 per annum. This appointment has been made in accordance with the Cabinet Office바카라 사이트檚 .
The appointments process is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Under the Code, any significant political activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years must be declared. This is defined as including holding office, public speaking, making a recordable donation, or candidature for election. Simon has not declared any significant political activity.