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Learn more about our charity, our strategy and how we're governed, and meet our Board of Trustees.

Governance and structure

Learn more about our charity, our strategy and how we're governed, and meet our Board of Trustees.

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LTA Tennis Foundation is a registered charity which is governed by a Board of Trustees responsible for defining its strategy. Its composition and powers are determined by the Articles of Association.

Meet the Board

Get to know a bit about the people who make up our passionate and experienced Board of Trustees.

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Tim Lawler MBE (Chair) - CEO, Sports Aid

Tim is the former Managing Director of Saracens Rugby Club, founded its award-winning community programme, served as trustee for major charities, and advises on talent inclusion and sports governance.

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Cynthia Muller – Partner, Haven Green

Cynthia, with over 30 years in financial markets and senior roles at JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Cheyne Capital, advises global institutions and serves on investment committees and boards across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.

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Simon Steele – Finance Director, LTA

Simon, LTA Finance Director since 2016, brings 20 year’s experience in the sports business industry through previous roles at Sky and Team Sky, having originally qualified as a chartered accountant with KPMG. 

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Alex Pitt – Co-Founder, Mustard Seed

Alex, co-founder of impact investment firm Mustard Seed, serves on multiple boards and advisory roles following senior positions at Mubadala, BCG, and Goldman Sachs.

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Born Barikor – CEO & Founder, Our Parks Ltd

Born, founder of Our Parks, has held non-executive roles with the LTA, Active Surrey, the British Olympic Foundation, and BUCS, promoting inclusion and wellbeing through sport.

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Sandi Procter – Immediate Past LTA President

Sandi, former LTA President and long-time Kent representative, serves on multiple national and international tennis committees, championing youth development and inclusion.

Chris Mills – Research Associate, IVAR

Chris, Head of Philanthropy at The Charity Service, also serves as Research Associate at IVAR and Director at Bayfirth Research, following senior charity roles and a Deloitte background, and holds a PhD in organisational sociology.

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Olly Scadgell - Managing Director – Tennis Development, LTA

Olly joined the Executive Team in 2014 as Director of Major Events and Competitions, became Participation Director in 2018, before moving to his current role in 2024, expanding responsibilities across programmes, coaching, padel, EDI and integrity.

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Wendy Plumb - Governance Leader

Wendy, with over 25 years of senior leadership and board experience across multiple sectors in organisations including Samaritans and Harlequins FC, is committed to working with organisations driving positive social impact.

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Katie Hammond - Commercial Director , Cycling UK

Katie has nearly 10 years' experience in the charity sector and led Mental Health UK to become one of the leading charities supporting the nation’s wellbeing through the Covid-19 pandemic. She is now the Commercial Director at Cycling UK, modernising the relationships it has as a 150-year-old institution with its members, supporters, customers, and partners. She has worked in sport throughout her career in marketing and communications, partnerships and investing public money at Sport England. She is also a Trustee at Sporting Chance, having also recently served on the Board of Fulham Football Club Foundation. 

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