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The former CEO of the Jersey Football Association has now stepped up to lead the organisation responsible for driving sport and physical activity forward in the island.
After four years with the JFA, David Kennedy is taking over from Jersey Sport's Interim CEO Mark Wanless.
An immediate priority in his role as CEO will be to ensure that Jersey Sport can provide support to the island’s huge spectrum of sports clubs amidst challenging times.
Increased travel and facility costs, along with the continual challenge of recruiting volunteers, are forcing sports to make difficult decisions in what they can or want to achieve. Additionally, Mr Kennedy will focus on the new fundraising strategy, the Supporting Sport Fund and the soon to be launched Government Performance Sport initiative in his first few weeks as CEO.
“It is with a huge sense of pride and privilege that I now take up the role of CEO at Jersey Sport," he said.
"I look forward to using my experience within the sports sector over the coming years for the betterment of sport and physical activity in Jersey".
He continued: "The opportunity to lead Jersey Sport undoubtedly comes with huge levels of scrutiny and I am under no illusions as to the task that lies ahead. However, we shall not be complacent and will work with our partners in Government to bring a conclusion to the review and ensure the development of island sport is served to the levels it deserves.”
Steve Law, Interim Chair at Jersey Sport, said: “We are extremely fortunate to have David Kennedy begin as our new CEO at such an important time. David’s background and vast experience within Jersey’s sporting landscape will serve to strengthen Jersey Sport’s resolve and ability to act in the best interests of both sport and physical activity for Jersey.
"On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Mark Wanless for his time leading Jersey Sport as interim CEO over the last six months. I look forward to what I’m sure will be a successful tenure, both for David personally, but also for Jersey Sport and our island as a whole.”
Mr Kennedy added: “I would also like to thank all the volunteers across the sports community for their ongoing dedication and devotion, and for providing opportunities that far too often go unnoticed. Without you, Jersey would be a very different island and I will do everything I can to further recognise these efforts during my tenure.”
Meanwhile, Tim Pryor was last month announced as Mr Kennedy's successor at the JFA.
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