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Kevin Scott

Chair

Kevin will lead the Board over the next 4-year cycle to oversee strategy, including the transformation of our membership and build on the diversity and inclusion within our sport. He has worked successfully in senior executive Director positions in two of the UK and Europe’s leading Fund Management companies and led teams across the UK, Europe and Asia.

Kevin has a distinguished career in business and badminton, having competed for Scotland at International level at major events including World Championships, European Championships, Commonwealth Games and Thomas Cup.

Keith Russell

Chief Executive Officer

As CEO Keith is responsible for the delivery of our strategic plan – ensuring that we communicate effectively with our members, clubs, partners and Badminton players across Scotland. As a contrast, Keith learned to juggle in 1985 and has since taught hundreds of others to do the same.

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Colin Campbell

President

 

I grew up in the Black Isle in a badminton family where I started playing at the age of 10. Since then, badminton has been a huge part of my life, having played the game from junior through to masters age group. For many years, I have been heavily involved as a volunteer, organising and refereeing tournaments and fulfilling the treasurer role for Lothian Group. Both my sons have also played the sport at international level.

It is a huge honour to be following in the footsteps of my brother Ian, as President of Badminton Scotland. I hope that I will be able to help the sport grow in participation and popularity over the next few years.

Colin Campbell | Meet The Team | Badminton Scotland

Aileen Travers

Vice President

I have played badminton since I was 12 years of age and still continue to play veterans events as I still really enjoy competing.

I have been involved in local clubs and committees for many years now and as I retire soon from my dental business I hope to be able to give more time back to the game I love and help the sport expand and develop.

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Christine Black

Chair Of Performance

Christine has been a Director of Badminton Scotland since 2007 and appointed President in 2009 – 2011. Former Commonwealth medallist and a lifetime of involvement in badminton, has given her the opportunity to pass on that vast wealth of experience to help develop the sport on all levels.

Craig Robertson

Chair Of Events Committee

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John Craig

Chair Of Engagement

John has served his badminton apprenticeship running Scotstoun Junior Badminton Club and volunteering with Glasgow & North Strathclyde Group. As Chair of Engagement, his committee covers engagement with the players, clubs, coaches, officials and volunteers.

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Bill Blacoe

Non Executive Director

Bill spent his younger years competing regularly, continuing through University and into his mid-20s. His background is Big 4 accountancy, finance, banking and business management . After a 20 year 'sabbatical', he sees his involvement with Badminton Scotland as a way to give back to the sport which has played such an important role in his life.

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Gordon Haldane

Finance Committee Chair

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Board Committees

The Badminton Scotland Board are responsible for advising on key aspects of how our sport is managed in Scotland. Each of the committees below focus on particular elements and advise the management team.

Finance Committee

G. Haldane (Chairperson), Head of Finance and CEO

Engagement Committee

J. Craig (Chairperson), A. Robertson, G. Broadbent, F. Michie and Head of Engagement

Events Committee

C. Robertson (Chairperson), C. Campbell, R. Reid, A Travers, D. W. Walker, Head of Events

Performance Committee

C. Black (Chairperson), B. Flockhart, C. Robertson, National Head Coach and National Junior Performance Network Manager

Selection Committee

Specific Selection Committees are agreed by the Performance Committee for each event.

Representatives to the Badminton World Federation

Chief Executive and Chairperson (or their nominee)

Representatives to Commonwealth Games Scotland

Chief Executive and Chairperson (or their nominee)

Representatives to Badminton Europe

Chief Executive and Chairperson (or their nominee)

Representatives to GB Badminton Ltd

Chair of Performance Cttee C. Black

Reporting Accountant

C. Emery & Co

Hon. Legal Adviser

Marie Macdonald of Miller Samuel Hill Brown LLP

Hon. Medical Officer

Dr. N. Gambhir

The Chief Executive shall have the right to attend any committee where this attendance is not already specified but will not have voting rights.

Minutes of Board Meetings

AGM

Wednesday 23rd June 2021 – Presentation