British NOC Elects New Vice Chairman

(ATR) Also: Australian Olympic Committee appoints Craig Carracher to exec board

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31:
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Sports Minister Hugh Robertson during the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Press Conference at Trafalgar Square on July 31, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

(ATR) The British Olympians Association elected a new vice-chairman along with three new board members.

Hugh Robertson, former sports minister, was elected to replace David Hemery, who had reached his term limit as BOA vice-president. Robertson served as sports minister from 2010 to 2013, overseeing the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

"This is therefore a fantastic opportunity for me to build on the success of London 2012 and help the BOA deliver at future Olympic Games," Robertson said in a statement after his electoral victory.

In addition, Annamarie Phelps, Hew Chalmers and Ian Howard were elected as national governing bodies representatives on the BOA board of directors.

Phelps is currently the chairman of British Rowing, Chalmers is the director of British Curling, and Howard is the president of British Triathlon. Chalmers was re-elected to the board, while Phelps and Howard were elected for the first time.

BOA chairman Seb Coe congratulated the new members to the BOA, and said he is "looking forward to working with them on the road to Rio and beyond."

AOC Appointment to Executive Board

The Australian Olympic Committee appointed Craig Carracher to be a member of the Executive Board.

Carracher, presidnet of Volleyball Australia, assumed the spot vacated by Russell Withers following his resignation. Carracher received unanimous approval in his appointment.

In addition to serving on the executive board, Carracher will assume Withers’ roles on the AOC Finance Commission, the Audit and Risk Commission, the Investment Advisory Committee, as well as membership on the Australian Olympic Foundation board.

"Craig has received global recognition for his achievements and together with his extensive legal, corporate and investment experience no one is better qualified to join our executive," John Coates, AOC president, said in a statement.

"The executive board recognized Craig’s impeccable business credentials and felt he will make a valuable long-term contribution. I am sure our other AOC member sports will applaud his appointment."

Written by Aaron Bauer

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