The Women's International Squash Players' Association (WISPA)
today announced that current president Natalie Grainger will be assuming
the role as WISPA Principal with immediate effect.
"Natalie
has been WISPA's President for over six years, and will assume her extended
role until a suitable permanent candidate is found, allowing us to begin the
transition from former CEO Andrew Shelley immediately," explained WISPA
Chairman Ingrid Lofdahl-Bentzer.
"Natalie's appointment has been unanimously agreed by
all members of the WISPA Board and it serves to ensure that the association
receives the full attention it deserves throughout the transition period
for the benefit of its members."
Natalie Grainger stated: "I am delighted to serve the
association to the fullest, particularly during this transition period.
WISPA has a tremendously successful history and it is vital that during
this interim period we do not lose any momentum. I am of course extremely
familiar with players, promoters and stakeholders in our sport and am
committed to ensuring WISPA’s best interests are maintained."
The Board are delighted that Natalie has agreed to the
appointment to ensure a smooth transition. "We are very fortunate that
Natalie has agreed to take up a role at the helm, for which she is
eminently qualified," added the Chairman. "Work has already begun in the
search for a permanent CEO and we have been very encouraged by the quality
of some of the potential candidates."
