England Golf is delighted to announce the appointment of Martha Brass (ptctured) as its new Chair
Martha, who previously served for four years on the England Golf Board from 2017-2021 as Senior Independent Director, replaces Ian Pattinson, who recently took up the role of Captain of The R&A.
In taking up the position, Martha becomes the first female Chair of the national governing body.
Currently Chief Operating Officer of BBC Studios Productions, Martha is also a Non-Executive Director of the PGA European Tour and is Chair of PGA European Tour Productions.
Her role at BBC Studios Productions sees her work alongside the CEO and stakeholders across BBC Studios and the BBC Group, in delivering Studios Productions’ ambitious growth plan and meeting the needs of its wide range of clients. She is also accountable for business operations and production across all BBC Studios Productions bases.
Upon being appointed as England Golf Chair, she said: “I’m thrilled to be rejoining the Board of Directors of England Golf. I admire the work of England Golf – calling out the success of the Respect in Golf movement and initiatives such as iGolf and iPlay, in engaging the full spectrum of golfers. I am very passionate about making the game more accessible and welcoming for people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities.
“I look forward to working with the board, executive leadership team and all county stakeholders to further the game of golf in England.”
Martha boasts a wealth of global commercial and operational experience. Before moving to BBC Studios, she was Director of International Operations for the Newen Group, France’s largest producer-distributor of audio-visual content, and prior to that she worked as Chief Executive Officer, International Operations at Endemol Shine Group.
She has also held senior roles with production houses 19 Entertainment and Fremantle, providing key leadership and oversight of commercial and business development activities.
Martha is a member of Guildford Golf Club in Surrey, where she was Lady Captain and a member of the Board in 2020 and 2021. She is also a member of Eagles Mere Country Club in her native Pennsylvania.