Jon Ridgeon appointed as British Triathlon Board Director
17th December 2013British Triathlon is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Ridgeon to the Board of British Triathlon as the Board Director for Major and National Events.
A voluntary role, Jon will provide the Board with advice in the area of British and International events and support the Senior Management Team in developing British Triathlon’s Major Events Strategy in the medium and long term to achieve British Triathlon’s performance and profile objectives.
British Triathlon is currently recognised as a leading performer in delivering world triathlon championship events, as evidenced by the recent 2013 PruHealth World Triathlon Grand Final London, which brought tens of thousands of spectators back on to the Olympic venue of Hyde Park and set new television viewing records for a world triathlon event.
On accepting his appointment, Jon said: “As a real enthusiast for the sport of triathlon with a background in event, broadcast and commercial issues, when the role of British Triathlon Director for Major and National Events recently became available I jumped at the opportunity to apply.
“I’m hugely excited about my appointment and am looking forward to working closely with the teams at British Triathlon and Home Nations to assist with their goal of further expanding the range and quality of events that triathletes can participate, spectate and volunteer in. Can I also take the opportunity to congratulate the outgoing British Triathlon Director, Ian Braid, who did a fabulous job over the last four years in moving the triathlon event landscape forward.”