Wrexham Council Chief Executive elevated to Vice Chair of Sport Wales

Wrexham Council’s Chief Executive Ian Bancroft has a new role, the Vice Chair of Sport Wales.

Dawn Bowden MS, Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism announced the move, saying, ” I have appointed Ian Bancroft as Vice Chair of Sport Wales. Ian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the post, having served as a Board Member of Sport Wales since October 2017 and also through his role as Chief Executive of Wrexham County Borough Council.

“I have made three further appointments to the Board, as several members have come to the end of their terms. The new Board members are Nuria Zolle, Rhian Gibson and Chris Jenkins. Together, they bring a wealth of experience from the sporting arena and other important sectors.

“I am grateful to the new members for accepting the invitation to serve on the Board. The Vice Chair and new members will commence their term of office on 1 October for a three-year period.

The Deputy Minister added, “I am confident that the Board has the expertise and experience required to support me and the staff of Sport Wales in taking forward our Programme for Government ambitions. I look forward to working with them.”