Cosslett Proposed As New RFU Chairman
The RFU nominations committee has unanimously proposed Andy Cosslett to be the next Rugby Football Union chairman, following the conclusion of the governing body’s latest recruitment process.
Cosslett’s appointment is subject to approval at the next RFU Council meeting on 14th October.
Cosslett has previously served as an independent non-executive director on the RFU Board and oversaw the delivery of the biggest World Cup in the sport’s history as chairman of England Rugby 2015, the organising committee for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
The 61-year-old has international business experience and leadership skills from working in global organisations over the past 30 years. He was CEO of Fitness First and InterContinental Hotels Group, a Board member of the executive committee at the World Travel and Tourism Council and a member of the President’s Committee of the Confederation of British Industry.
Cosslett, whose playing career saw him play in England, Scotland and Australia, spent 14 years with Cadbury Schweppes in a variety of roles including chairman, Australia; chief executive, Asia Pacific; managing director, Great Britain and Ireland and president, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
