Introducing the passionate and dedicated team behind the legacy.
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Following a successful run as Director of Legacy for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Nicola Turner MBE now heads the official Games legacy charity, United By 2022, as Chief Executive Officer.
Drawn from the region and with expertise in a range of fields including sport, community, arts and culture, and business, our trustees are dedicated to maintaining the legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Alex Bishop is the National Head of Dispute Resolution and Litigation at Shoosmiths and a seasoned Board member (Birmingham Forward, Birmingham Professional DiverCity, BSEEN, and Marie Curie’s Capital Appeal). Alex recently has become Chair of our Board.
Sir David Thompson QPM DL, has had a distinguished career; Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, Chair of the Commonwealth Games Security Board, Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands, NPCC Race Inclusion and Heritage Lead, recipient of a knighthood and the Queen’s Police Medal.
Amil is a member of the Public Affairs team at the University of Birmingham, a trustee of the Warwickshire Cricket Foundations, a member of the University Hospitals Birmingham Charity Board, and was a Commonwealth Collective volunteer at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Alex Bishop is the National Head of Dispute Resolution and Litigation at Shoosmiths and a seasoned Board member (Birmingham Forward, Birmingham Professional DiverCity, BSEEN, and Marie Curie’s Capital Appeal). Alex recently has become Chair of our Board.
Sir David Thompson QPM DL, has had a distinguished career; Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, Chair of the Commonwealth Games Security Board, Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands, NPCC Race Inclusion and Heritage Lead, recipient of a knighthood and the Queen’s Police Medal.
Amil is a member of the Public Affairs team at the University of Birmingham, a trustee of the Warwickshire Cricket Foundations, a member of the University Hospitals Birmingham Charity Board, and was a Commonwealth Collective volunteer at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Ellie is a five-time Paralympic Champion, winner of the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year, and works with charities including the Dwarf Sports Association, WaterAid, and I AM Water. A former member of the Birmingham 2022 Organising Committee Board, and a local girl from Walsall.
Harj is Commercial Director and Co-Owner of Birmingham-based PR agency, Rewired PR. Harj is experienced in PR, governance, commercial, legal and finance matters, and also serves as a Trustee of the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Ltd.
James Rigby is Chief Executive of the SCC and Trustee of The Rigby Foundation, the group’s charitable trust. James advocates reinvestment in people and communities and takes a proactive leadership role in SCC’s charitable initiatives, with a strong focus on the development of skills and lifelong learning.
Zeph is a Director at Microsoft UK and Chair for the EMBRACE Employee Resource Group, focused on Ethnic Minority Diversity and Inclusion. Zeph was born and raised in London and is an Aston University alumnus.
Craig is a highly experienced senior financial leader working at senior management level overseeing and facilitating the delivery of strategic, financial, and operational objectives. He has over 20 years of experience working in the charity and not-for-profit sector and currently is the Director of Finance and Resources at the National Forest Company with previous senior charity roles including the Black Country Living Museum, Aston Student Village and KIDS. He is also a Trustee of The Pen Museum which is based in the Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham.
Stuart is a Partner at Fisher German LLP, a ‘Top 10’ UK property consultancy. He sits on the Leadership Team with a role focused on strategy, business management and governance. He plays a leading role in driving the charitable activities of the business which are varied and include a dedicated foundation.
