We are delighted to announce that Andy Taylor will become the Chief Executive of the Active Partnerships National Team and Company in June.
The membership body for Active Partnerships has recently undertaken a review of its role and function to support Active Partnerships to be the best they can be to deliver Sport England’s Uniting the Movement Strategy.
An experienced senior leader, Andy’s current role is Regional Manager for the Football Association working with and supporting a number of Chief Executives from the County Football Associations. He previously was the first CEO of Burton Albion Community Foundation building the organisation from its beginnings before moving to a similar role with Aston Villa Community Foundation.
Adam Walker, interim Chair of the national company said:
Andy brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge of leading and supporting sports organisations. We have been really impressed by Andy’s understanding of the role of the national team in working with Active Partnerships and the vital collaborative skills he has displayed over a number of years. He has a strong reputation in football and we look forward to Andy leading the national team in its support for the vital work that Active Partnerships do
Andy commented:
I am delighted to have been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Active Partnerships national team. I am passionate about the role that sport, physical activity and movement play in wider societal outcomes, especially in targeting inequalities within our communities. It’s an exciting time for Active Partnerships as they embark on playing their role in implementing Sport England’s Uniting the Movement Strategy. I am looking forward to working with Board members, the national team and partners to support the Active Partnerships network in doing so.