Wales Golf has a new management team in place, with changes to the Development Department designed to reflect the areas laid out in the latest Wales Golf strategy such as grant support, facilities and sustainability.
“Our aim was to ensure that the staff roles within the Development Department better align with delivering our strategic focus areas,” said Hannah McAllister, CEO of Wales Golf. “Providing grant support for clubs, developing facilities, and promoting sustainability, is becoming increasingly essential for clubs. These areas are also becoming more complex, require more resources, and need more focus, so these appointments reflect our commitment to these areas.”
The new structure comprises of a Head of Participation and Club Governance, Theo Baker, and a Head of Facilities and Sustainability, Dilwyn Griffiths.
As Head of Participation and Club Governance, Baker is responsible for managing the participation and club governance team and department. Whereas Griffiths, Head of Facilities and Sustainability, is responsible for developing and implementing facilities and sustainability strategies for both the organisation and golf in Wales. Griffiths is also a fluent Welsh speaker and will serve as a lead for Welsh language implementation.
“We utilised the existing team’s skill set to fill these roles and provide opportunities for career progression,” said McAllister. “Additionally, we created a new national manager position, which focusses on supporting club governance. Sophie joined Wales Golf in September and has been an excellent addition to our team!”