British Rowing Chief Executive Officer Alastair Marks announces departure

Alastair Marks, CEO of British Rowing, bids the organisation farewell

Today Alastair Marks has announced his decision to step down from his role as CEO of British Rowing.

Alastair was appointed as CEO in April 2022 after holding the position of Interim CEO from November 2021. During his time in the role he has focused on delivering new opportunities for the sport and working with the rowing community to build bottom-up plans to help welcome more people into our clubs. Alastair’s leadership over the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic cycle culminated in an incredible performance last summer, where the GB Rowing Team collectively brought home six gold medals, three silver medals and three bronze medals.

Alastair will remain in post until mid-April 2025. The British Rowing Board will meet a number of times over the next few weeks to make decisions regarding his successor.

Alastair said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with British Rowing. Now is the right time to step down, to allow whoever follows me to hit the ground running in a new funding and Olympic and Paralympic cycle for Los Angeles 2028. I leave with a great deal of respect for the British Rowing Staff, Board, Regional Representatives and everyone who works so hard every day to support and develop our sport for the future.”

Speaking on behalf of the Board, Chair Mark Davies said: “I’m very sorry to see Alastair go but I understand that he feels that it is time to move on. On his watch the GB Rowing team has delivered the best Olympic results at any overseas Games and our best Paralympic results ever, in addition to which he has secured a better-than-expected grant to take us towards Los Angeles 2028.

“He has worked tirelessly to make the sport work more efficiently in the competitive world, and has overseen the re-introduction of a very successful British Championships last year. When he moves on in April it will be with our very best wishes for the future.”