British Equestrian Federation Seeks New Chair
Monday 25 February 2008
Hugh Thomas, Chairman of the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) for the last three years is standing down in June, at the end of his current term of office. There will be an election for this position.
The BEF Chairman is responsible for the performance and accountability of the Board in all matters relating to the agreed policy of the Federation. The Chairman also acts as President of the Federation in the international field and is closely involved in its role within the FEI. It is a voluntary role.
Hugh has been the Chairman of the BEF during what has been a very busy time. The Equestrian industry has seen much progress and had much excitement during that time, not least London's success in its bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Hugh led the Federation with a focus on the concept that the Federation and its Member Bodies are one unit, independent legally while united in purpose; this has been an approach which has seen great progress in communication within and throughout the Federation as a whole.
Hugh's term of office comes to an end at the BEF Council meeting on the 17th June 2008 and he has decided not to stand for re-election. He comments, "I have very much enjoyed my time as Chairman of the BEF and feel that I have seen some major developments in the Equestrian World. The Federation in its widest sense has made great progress, not least in the atmosphere of trust that now exists; I hope we have laid the foundations for the important tasks that lie ahead."
Three other directors of the BEF also complete their terms of office at the same as Hugh, the Director of Marketing (Clive Hetherington), the Director of International Affairs (Toby Vintcent) and the Commercial Director (Lotte Olsen). They are all eligible for re-election for a second term and will be standing. However, there will be an election for these posts if others are also interested in putting their names forwards. The BEF Council, consisting of representatives from each of the Member Bodies, elects the directors.
Linda Whetstone, Chair of the BEF Council comments, "Hugh Thomas has done a wonderful job as Chairman of the BEF at a demanding time following its reorganisation and we will all be very sorry to see him go. The next six years will be every bit as interesting with joint European Show Jumping and Dressage Championships and the Olympic Games during that period"
(As reported on the BEF website)
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