Sport England Appoints Speed Communications Md

Managing director of Speed Communications, Kate Bosomworth, has been appointed to the Sport England Board.

Bosomworth is one of seven new members announced by the Culture Secretary Maria Miller who have been tasked to help strengthen community sport and ensure that the legacy from London 2012 continues.

Since London won the right to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2005, 1.4 million more people are participating in sport once a week. Sport England is investing over £1 billion of funding in grassroots sport in the five years to 2017, with a particular focus on the 14-25 year old age group.

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Maria Miller said: ‘We have seen an increased sporting enthusiasm across the country following London 2012 and Sport England has a vital role to play in keeping up the momentum; boosting grassroots sport and encouraging even more people to participate.’

Kate Bosomworth added: ‘I’m absolutely delighted to be joining the board of Sport England and work alongside a group of people I admire greatly. Sport has been a key driving force for much of my career and I am thrilled to have been given the opportunity to take a direct role in the development of grassroots sport at such an exciting time.’

Prior to her role at Speed Communications, Kate was the founder and managing director of KTB PR that specialised in sport, health and wellbeing. Set up in 2003 KTB PR was acquired by Speed in 2012.