Michelle Dite joins the Boat races

The Boat Race Company Limited has appointed Michelle Dite as race director following Ann-Louise Morgan’s departure to join the Commonwealth Games Federation.  

Dite will take up the position on 1st June and will oversee all aspects of The Cancer Research UK Boat Races including the organisation, sponsorship, broadcast and logistics throughout the season.

Michelle started her sporting career as an England Hockey international and now has a history of delivering large-scale sport events. Career highlights include working for Fast Track, where she delivered the UKA televised events for 14 years and led the creation of a number of events including the Paralympic World Cup and School Games. In Michelle’s role as Head of Events at CSM Sport and Entertainment, she was responsible for the event management and project delivery of the inaugural Invictus Games.

Michelle said: “It will be a privilege to be involved in one of the most prestigious and historic sporting events in the UK. Over the last few years we have witnessed significant progress with commercial partnerships and the inclusion of The Women’s Boat Race on the Tideway. I look forward to continuing this work to ensure The Boat Races continue to be a must watch and attend event within the Great British sporting calendar.”

Executive director David Searle said: “We are delighted to welcome Michelle to The Boat Races as race director. Michelle brings with her a vast amount of experience in delivering high profile sporting events and will play a huge role in further developing the profile and scope of The Boat Races. Michelle has a great reputation within the sports industry and we look forward to having her as part of the team.”