New man at the helm for Scottish tennis

Tuesday 18 January 2005

sportscotland in partnership with Tennis Scotland and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) is delighted to announce Jim Campbell as the new Chief Executive Officer of Tennis Scotland. The post has been jointly funded by the three organisations.

"We are indebted to both sportscotland and LTA for their valued investment in this new post, and look forward to a successful partnership during this five-year strategy period and beyond."

Jim has had a passion for tennis since he was a child and is currently a member of the Thistle Tennis Club in Colinton, Edinburgh as well as a volunteer coach. He has been working with other volunteers to establish a club in Balerno, where there are plans to rebuild the derelict courts with funds provided by Edinburgh City Council and the Foundation for the Sports and Arts.

Jim’s career as a senior manager for the Royal Bank of Scotland has provided him with management, financial and planning experience which will stand him in good stead in his new role. Jim joins Tennis Scotland at a key period of growth for the governing body and will be a key leader in developing and implementing the five year strategy for tennis in Scotland.

Commenting on his new position, Jim Campbell said: "I am delighted to have been offered the role. I am looking forward to getting started in March, and especially to meeting the team and working with them to take forward the five year strategy for tennis in Scotland."

Muriel Adams, President of Tennis Scotland, said: "Tennis Scotland is indeed fortunate to have secured Jim Campbell as the new Chief Executive Officer. He has an excellent business background and a long-standing passion for tennis, no better combination of attributes to bring to this new post. I look forward to welcoming Jim and working with him."

"We are indebted to both sportscotland and LTA for their valued investment in this new post, and look forward to a successful partnership during this five-year strategy period and beyond."

John Crowther, LTA Chief Executive, said: "Jim joins at a crucial time for Scottish tennis and will have a key role to play in driving the sport forward and building on the success that the sport has enjoyed in recent years. His business experience and passion for tennis will be a huge asset and we look forward to working with him. "

Alastair Dempster, Chairman, sportscotland, said: "I am delighted that Jim Campbell has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Tennis Scotland. I am sure his commercial experience and enthusiasm for the game will be invaluable and sportscotland looks forward to working with him in the future."