Derek Mapp to Chair Sport England
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Tessa Jowell, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, has today announced the appointment of Derek Mapp as the new Chair of Sport England.
Mr Mapp will bring extensive business and regional development experience to Sport England, as it works to encourage greater participation in community and grassroots sport in the run up to 2012, in particular through its regional sports boards.
Ms Jowell said:
"Sport England is all about getting more people taking part in sport. And about developing the club, coaches, volunteers and modern sporting facilities we need to get people involved.
“I am delighted therefore to announce Derek Mapp’s appointment as Chair of Sport England. Derek's strong entrepreneurial background and commitment to grassroots participation make him well equipped for this challenge. He will build on the legacy of Patrick Carter, who held the position with success and distinction for the past four years."
Mr Mapp’s appointment, made with the approval of the Prime Minister, will run from 2 October 2006 to 1 October 2010. Mr Mapp takes over from Lord Carter who held the position from 2002 - 2006.
Mr Mapp, said:
“I am very pleased to take up the position as Chair of Sport England. Getting more people involved in sport is hugely important – to people’s health, to increasing equality of opportunity to strengthening our communities. To be successful I believe that Sport England needs to be dynamic in its leadership. It also needs to ensure the inclusion of all interested parties – be they private, voluntary or public sector – in securing our objective.”
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Sport England is a non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The organisation invests public and National Lottery funds to help deliver the Government’s commitment to increase participation in sport.
Notes to editors
1. This appointment has been made following an open competition and in accordance with the code of practice set out by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments. All public appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Mr Mapp has declared a £3,000 donation he made to the local Labour Party in 2004. Mr Mapp does not hold any other public appointments.
2. The post is for two days a week. Remuneration is £32,000 per annum, plus reasonable travel and subsistence expenses. The post is not pensionable.
3. Mr Mapp was the founder of the Tom Cobleigh pub chain and Leapfrog Nurseries. He was also the first Chair of the East Midlands Regional Development Agency (EMDA), where he was responsible for delivering the regional economic strategy and was involved in the regeneration of Silverstone motor racing track. Mr Mapp holds a number of board-level positions, including with Image Sound plc and Informa plc.
4. Mr Mapp is a keen follower of sport and is a particularly avid supporter of rugby league and the Warrington Wolves. He also enjoys football and golf.
5. More information on Sport England is available at: www.sportengland.org.
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