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Ian Ritchie will become the new Chief Executive Officer of the Rugby Football Union.

Ritchie joins from The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (AELTC) where he is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will take over from RFU Acting CEO Stephen Brown who will revert back to his role as Chief Financial Officer.

A comprehensive search for the right person for the role was undertaken.

Ian Ritchie was chosen as having an outstanding mix of business experience, leadership skills and the innate understanding of the sporting world. In his role as Chief Executive of the AELTC, Ritchie has unrivalled experience of working with some of the world’s leading sportsmen and women, and has succeeded in growing Wimbledon’s status as one of the world’s most iconic sports events.

Ritchie has over 30 years experience across business, media and sport.

In addition to his role as Chief Executive of AELTC, Ritchie has held senior non-executive positions with a n