Clare Briegal

Nominated Director, Deputy Chair
Chair of the People, Culture and Nominations Committee

Clare Briegal

Clare is member of Northwich RC, Cambridge University BC and Leander Club.

She has rowed since university and is a qualified multi-lane umpire and volunteer rowing administrator.  She was Chair of the North West Regional Rowing Council from 2016 to 2022 and was a Trustee of Northwich RC.

Clare was Chief Executive Officer of World Netball (the International Governing Body) from 2012-2024, having moved into sports administration in 2012 following 25 years in sales, marketing and general management.

She is an Executive Board member of ARISF (Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations) and is Chair of Sport Liverpool, overseeing the delivery of Liverpool’s major sports events and bidding for future events.

Clare has an MBA from Manchester Business School, an MA in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, and an MA in Biochemistry from Bryn Mawr College, USA.

She was elected to the Board in November 2022 and to the position of Deputy Chair in November 2024.

 

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