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David Grevemberg to depart Commonwealth Games Federation

David Grevemberg to depart Commonwealth Games Federation

9th Feb, 2021 Posted In Event Management Posted By: Ben Avison comments
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David Grevemberg CBE, CEO, Commonwealth Games Federation, Densign White MBE, Chair of Sporting Equals and Brian Lewis, President of the Central American and Caribbean Sports Organization (CACSO) explored the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement at Host City 2020
David Grevemberg CBE, CEO, Commonwealth Games Federation, Densign White MBE, Chair of Sporting Equals and Brian Lewis, President of the Central American and Caribbean Sports Organization (CACSO) explored the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement at Host City 2020

David Grevemberg CBE, who has spoken at many Host City conferences since 2014, is moving on from the CGF, who are now looking for a new CEO

[Source: Commonwealth Games Federation] David Grevemberg will be leaving his role as Chief Executive Officer at the Commonwealth Games Federation on 5 March.

David has served in this position since November 2014 following his tenure at the helm of the successful Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

During this time, David worked to help transform the Federation’s focus from quadrennial oversight of its major Games to a dynamic, strategic Movement focused on legacy, impact and community benefit.

In 2015, David oversaw the development and launch of the organisation’s strategic plan, Transformation 2022, as well as its refresh in 2019, following extensive consultations across the Federation’s governance, management and global network of members and stakeholders.

This ambitious plan has informed and directed the priorities and activities of the Federation over a period of significant evolution, and David has worked diligently to deliver on this vision.

As part of Transformation 2022, David has passionately led on the recognition of the role of human rights in sport and tirelessly championed initiatives focused on social justice, impact, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Leading a dedicated team, he has successfully supported the Host Cities and Organising Committees of the Samoa 2015 and Bahamas 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games, and Australia’s 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

The Federation will now begin the process of recruiting for a new CEO.

Dame Louise Martin said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank David for his work, energetic advocacy, and strong commitment to our Movement and leaving the Federation well positioned for Birmingham 2022.

David is a visionary and energetic advocate of the power of sport and its ability to enhance and transform lives.”

David Grevemberg said: “I have had the privilege of working in the Commonwealth Sport Movement for over a decade; including six years as CEO of the Federation.

I am enormously proud of the work that we have achieved and continue to drive through our strategy, Transformation 2022, which has always been delivered in ambitious partnership with our team, our leadership and our passionate global network of members and Commonwealth athletes.

Together we have transformed the vision, mission and impact of our Movement, and it has been an honour to play my small part in building peaceful, sustainable and prosperous communities across the Commonwealth through sport.

The upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham are tracking positively and I am confident will be another milestone event for the movement.

After much reflection, I feel that now is the right moment to pass the baton. This will give a successor time to support and experience next year’s Games in Birmingham and plan and oversee the next significant phase of the Federation’s history, post-Transformation 2022.”

Host City wishes David and the CGF well. Watch David Grevemberg chairing the discussion on The Impact of the Black Lives Matter with Densign White and Brian Lewis at Host City 2020

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